North Manistique Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
North Manistique Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 1.3% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 16 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 5.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,710 acres |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00840 |
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
Luce County
Private
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What is the hazard classification of North Manistique Lake Dam?
North Manistique Lake 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 North Manistique Lake Dam?
North Manistique Lake Dam is owned by Luce County (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was North Manistique Lake Dam built?
North Manistique Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 North Manistique Lake Dam?
North Manistique Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is North Manistique Lake Dam?
North Manistique Lake Dam 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 North Manistique Lake Dam last inspected?
North Manistique Lake Dam was last inspected on September 18, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.