Crooked Lake Dam (Structure #4)

Utter Drain· Allegan, Michigan· Built 1962· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Other State Government

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 Length1,160 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage560 acre-ft
Surface Area150 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge166 cfs
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDMI00726

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 24, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MICHIGAN DEGLE

Ownership

MDNR Wildlife

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.