Otter Lake Diversion Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyBaraga
Nearest CityNone
River/StreamSturgeon River
Coordinates46.92306, -88.55167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length197 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage30,800 acre-ft
Max Storage30,800 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,120 acre-ft
Surface Area700 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerHoughton Co. Drain Commissioner
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/08/1989
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI02538
Federal IDMI02538
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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