Scenic Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Scenic Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 55.7% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 174 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00403 |
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
Scenic Lake Prop. Owners Assn.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Scenic Lake Dam?
Scenic 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 Scenic Lake Dam?
Scenic Lake Dam is owned by Scenic Lake Prop. Owners Assn. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Scenic Lake Dam built?
Scenic Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Scenic Lake Dam?
Scenic Lake 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 Scenic Lake Dam?
Scenic Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Scenic Lake Dam last inspected?
Scenic Lake Dam was last inspected on July 16, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.