Lost Lake Woods East Dam

Tributary to Pettis Creek· Alcona, Michigan· Built 1999· Earth· 6 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lost Lake Woods East Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 6 ft (taller than 0.2% in MI)
Dam Length160 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage146 acre-ft
Normal Storage96 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1999 (27 years old)
NID IDMI02608

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Lost Lake Woods Association

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lost Lake Woods East Dam?

Lost Lake Woods East 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 Lost Lake Woods East Dam?

Lost Lake Woods East Dam is owned by Lost Lake Woods Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lost Lake Woods East Dam built?

Lost Lake Woods East Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Lost Lake Woods East Dam?

Lost Lake Woods East 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 Lost Lake Woods East Dam?

Lost Lake Woods East Dam has a dam height of 6 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.

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.