Lost Nation Lake # 5 Dam
Key Takeaway
Lost Nation Lake # 5 Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 32.7% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 56 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00555 |
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 Lost Nation Lake # 5 Dam?
Lost Nation Lake # 5 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 Nation Lake # 5 Dam?
Lost Nation Lake # 5 Dam is owned by MDNR Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lost Nation Lake # 5 Dam built?
Lost Nation Lake # 5 Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Nation Lake # 5 Dam?
Lost Nation Lake # 5 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 Nation Lake # 5 Dam?
Lost Nation Lake # 5 Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Lost Nation Lake # 5 Dam last inspected?
Lost Nation Lake # 5 Dam was last inspected on March 14, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.