Muskellunge Lake Level Control Struct
Key Takeaway
Muskellunge Lake Level Control Struct is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 1.3% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 126 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00739 |
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
Joe Mills
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Muskellunge Lake Level Control Struct?
Muskellunge Lake Level Control Struct 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 Muskellunge Lake Level Control Struct?
Muskellunge Lake Level Control Struct is owned by Joe Mills (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Muskellunge Lake Level Control Struct built?
Muskellunge Lake Level Control Struct was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Muskellunge Lake Level Control Struct?
Muskellunge Lake Level Control Struct 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 Muskellunge Lake Level Control Struct?
Muskellunge Lake Level Control Struct has a dam height of 7 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 Muskellunge Lake Level Control Struct last inspected?
Muskellunge Lake Level Control Struct was last inspected on September 13, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.