Canterbury Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Canterbury Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 55.7% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 106 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00660 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Paul & Esther Wang
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Canterbury Lake Dam?
Canterbury Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Canterbury Lake Dam?
Canterbury Lake Dam is owned by Paul & Esther Wang (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Canterbury Lake Dam built?
Canterbury Lake Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Canterbury Lake Dam?
Canterbury Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Canterbury Lake Dam?
Canterbury Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Canterbury Lake Dam last inspected?
Canterbury Lake Dam was last inspected on May 24, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.