Lake Le-Ann South Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Le-Ann South Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 79.7% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 155 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 275 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 85 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00079 |
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
Lake Le-Ann Property Owners Assoc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Le-Ann South Dam?
Lake Le-Ann South 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 Lake Le-Ann South Dam?
Lake Le-Ann South Dam is owned by Lake Le-Ann Property Owners Assoc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Le-Ann South Dam built?
Lake Le-Ann South Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Lake Le-Ann South Dam?
Lake Le-Ann South 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 Lake Le-Ann South Dam?
Lake Le-Ann South Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Lake Le-Ann South Dam last inspected?
Lake Le-Ann South Dam was last inspected on October 2, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.