Corey Lake Level Overflow Structure
Key Takeaway
Corey Lake Level Overflow Structure is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 6 ft (taller than 0.2% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 25 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 567 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | MI02015 |
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
Corey Lake Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Corey Lake Level Overflow Structure?
Corey Lake Level Overflow 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 Corey Lake Level Overflow Structure?
Corey Lake Level Overflow Structure is owned by Corey Lake Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Corey Lake Level Overflow Structure built?
Corey Lake Level Overflow Structure was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Corey Lake Level Overflow Structure?
Corey Lake Level Overflow 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 Corey Lake Level Overflow Structure?
Corey Lake Level Overflow Structure has a dam height of 6 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 Corey Lake Level Overflow Structure last inspected?
Corey Lake Level Overflow Structure was last inspected on April 30, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.