Shavehead Lake Level Control Structure
Key Takeaway
Shavehead Lake Level Control Structure is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 6 ft (taller than 0.2% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 15 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 93 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 220 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00764 |
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
Cass County
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Shavehead Lake Level Control Structure?
Shavehead 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 Shavehead Lake Level Control Structure?
Shavehead Lake Level Control Structure is owned by Cass County (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Shavehead Lake Level Control Structure built?
Shavehead Lake Level Control Structure was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Shavehead Lake Level Control Structure?
Shavehead 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 Shavehead Lake Level Control Structure?
Shavehead Lake Level Control Structure has a dam height of 6 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 Shavehead Lake Level Control Structure last inspected?
Shavehead Lake Level Control Structure was last inspected on November 13, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.