Lake of The Hills Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake of The Hills 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 | 8 ft (taller than 7.3% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 37 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00652 |
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 O' The Hills Homeowners
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake of The Hills Dam?
Lake of The Hills 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 of The Hills Dam?
Lake of The Hills Dam is owned by Lake O' The Hills Homeowners (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake of The Hills Dam built?
Lake of The Hills 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 Lake of The Hills Dam?
Lake of The Hills 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 of The Hills Dam?
Lake of The Hills 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 Lake of The Hills Dam last inspected?
Lake of The Hills Dam was last inspected on February 17, 1967. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.