Caroga Lake Level Control Structure
Key Takeaway
Caroga Lake Level Control Structure is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 14.1% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 258 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 119 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 530 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00744 |
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
MDNR Parks & Recreation
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Caroga Lake Level Control Structure?
Caroga Lake Level Control Structure 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 Caroga Lake Level Control Structure?
Caroga Lake Level Control Structure is owned by MDNR Parks & Recreation (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Caroga Lake Level Control Structure built?
Caroga Lake Level Control Structure was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Caroga Lake Level Control Structure?
Caroga Lake Level Control Structure 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 Caroga Lake Level Control Structure?
Caroga Lake Level Control Structure has a dam height of 9 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 Caroga Lake Level Control Structure last inspected?
Caroga Lake Level Control Structure was last inspected on May 18, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.