Nepessing Lake Level Control Structure
Key Takeaway
Nepessing Lake Level Control Structure is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 7.3% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 730 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 580 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 354 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | MI01974 |
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
Lapeer County DC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Nepessing Lake Level Control Structure?
Nepessing Lake Level Control Structure 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 Nepessing Lake Level Control Structure?
Nepessing Lake Level Control Structure is owned by Lapeer County DC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nepessing Lake Level Control Structure built?
Nepessing Lake Level Control Structure was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Nepessing Lake Level Control Structure?
Nepessing Lake Level Control Structure 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 Nepessing Lake Level Control Structure?
Nepessing Lake Level Control Structure 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 Nepessing Lake Level Control Structure last inspected?
Nepessing Lake Level Control Structure was last inspected on December 13, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.