Crooked Lake Dam (Structure #4)
Key Takeaway
Crooked Lake Dam (Structure #4) is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 20.5% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 1,160 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 150 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 166 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00726 |
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 Wildlife
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Crooked Lake Dam (Structure #4)?
Crooked Lake Dam (Structure #4) 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 Crooked Lake Dam (Structure #4)?
Crooked Lake Dam (Structure #4) is owned by MDNR Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Crooked Lake Dam (Structure #4) built?
Crooked Lake Dam (Structure #4) was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Crooked Lake Dam (Structure #4)?
Crooked Lake Dam (Structure #4) serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Crooked Lake Dam (Structure #4)?
Crooked Lake Dam (Structure #4) has a dam height of 10 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 Crooked Lake Dam (Structure #4) last inspected?
Crooked Lake Dam (Structure #4) was last inspected on October 24, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.