Big Star Lake Level Control Structure
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | Ludington |
| River/Stream | Trib to Jenks Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.83531, -85.92760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 888 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 32 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake County Road Commssiion |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/27/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |