Chestnut Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Chestnut Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 55.7% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 760 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | MI01510 |
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
Shelby Charter Township
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Chestnut Lake Dam?
Chestnut 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 Chestnut Lake Dam?
Chestnut Lake Dam is owned by Shelby Charter Township (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chestnut Lake Dam built?
Chestnut Lake Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Chestnut Lake Dam?
Chestnut 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 Chestnut Lake Dam?
Chestnut 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 Chestnut Lake Dam last inspected?
Chestnut Lake Dam was last inspected on December 19, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.