Rush Lake Level Control Structure
Key Takeaway
Rush Lake Level Control Structure 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 | 19 ft (taller than 67.3% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 355 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 106 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00225 |
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
Montmorency Co. Drain Commissioner
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rush Lake Level Control Structure?
Rush 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 Rush Lake Level Control Structure?
Rush Lake Level Control Structure is owned by Montmorency Co. Drain Commissioner (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rush Lake Level Control Structure built?
Rush Lake Level Control Structure 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 Rush Lake Level Control Structure?
Rush Lake Level Control Structure serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rush Lake Level Control Structure?
Rush Lake Level Control Structure has a dam height of 19 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 Rush Lake Level Control Structure last inspected?
Rush Lake Level Control Structure was last inspected on September 13, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.