Centennial Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Centennial Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 1.3% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| NID ID | MI02281 |
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
Patrick Bell
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Centennial Lake Dam?
Centennial 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 Centennial Lake Dam?
Centennial Lake Dam is owned by Patrick Bell (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Centennial Lake Dam?
Centennial 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 Centennial Lake Dam?
Centennial Lake Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Centennial Lake Dam last inspected?
Centennial Lake Dam was last inspected on November 3, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.