Surrey Lake Dam

Clare County, Michigan (near Farwell)

River/Stream: Elm Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
16 ft
Dam Length
300 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,800 acre-ft
Year Completed
1965
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
147 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-10-21

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI00116
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
43.85015, -84.91056
Age
61 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.