Houghton Lake Flats North Unit Dam
Key Takeaway
Houghton Lake Flats North Unit Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 14.1% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 400 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 170 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | MI02012 |
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 Houghton Lake Flats North Unit Dam?
Houghton Lake Flats North Unit 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 Houghton Lake Flats North Unit Dam?
Houghton Lake Flats North Unit Dam is owned by MDNR Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Houghton Lake Flats North Unit Dam built?
Houghton Lake Flats North Unit Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Houghton Lake Flats North Unit Dam?
Houghton Lake Flats North Unit 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 Houghton Lake Flats North Unit Dam?
Houghton Lake Flats North Unit Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Houghton Lake Flats North Unit Dam last inspected?
Houghton Lake Flats North Unit Dam was last inspected on June 5, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.