Floodwood Lakes Dam

Trib to Michigamme River· Dickinson, Michigan· Built 1970· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Floodwood Lakes Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 7.3% in MI)
Dam Length220 ft
Max Storage220 acre-ft
Normal Storage138 acre-ft
Surface Area69 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDMI01243

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: August 1, 1995
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MICHIGAN DEGLE

Ownership

Jim Khoury

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Floodwood Lakes Dam?

Floodwood Lakes 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 Floodwood Lakes Dam?

Floodwood Lakes Dam is owned by Jim Khoury (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Floodwood Lakes Dam built?

Floodwood Lakes Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Floodwood Lakes Dam?

Floodwood Lakes 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 Floodwood Lakes Dam?

Floodwood Lakes Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Floodwood Lakes Dam last inspected?

Floodwood Lakes Dam was last inspected on August 1, 1995. 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.