Houghton Lake Sewer Authority Lagoon No. 4
Key Takeaway
Houghton Lake Sewer Authority Lagoon No. 4 is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 2010 and is 16 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 7.3% in MI) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
| NID ID | MI03006 |
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
Houghton Lake Sewer Authority
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Houghton Lake Sewer Authority Lagoon No. 4?
Houghton Lake Sewer Authority Lagoon No. 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 Houghton Lake Sewer Authority Lagoon No. 4?
Houghton Lake Sewer Authority Lagoon No. 4 is owned by Houghton Lake Sewer Authority (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Houghton Lake Sewer Authority Lagoon No. 4 built?
Houghton Lake Sewer Authority Lagoon No. 4 was completed in 2010, making it 16 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 Sewer Authority Lagoon No. 4?
Houghton Lake Sewer Authority Lagoon No. 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 Houghton Lake Sewer Authority Lagoon No. 4?
Houghton Lake Sewer Authority Lagoon No. 4 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 Houghton Lake Sewer Authority Lagoon No. 4 last inspected?
Houghton Lake Sewer Authority Lagoon No. 4 was last inspected on September 10, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.