Lower Lake Miramichi Dam
Key Takeaway
Lower Lake Miramichi Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 44.8% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 446 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 230 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00017 |
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 Miramichi, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lower Lake Miramichi Dam?
Lower Lake Miramichi 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 Lower Lake Miramichi Dam?
Lower Lake Miramichi Dam is owned by Lake Miramichi, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lower Lake Miramichi Dam built?
Lower Lake Miramichi Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Lower Lake Miramichi Dam?
Lower Lake Miramichi 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 Lower Lake Miramichi Dam?
Lower Lake Miramichi Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Lower Lake Miramichi Dam last inspected?
Lower Lake Miramichi Dam was last inspected on June 29, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.