Carpenter Dam (Indian Lake Dam)

Schoolcraft County, Michigan (near Manistique)

River/Stream: Indian River

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
10 ft
Dam Length
110 ft
Reservoir Storage
34,800 acre-ft
Year Completed
1878
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,980 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2018-10-12

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
MI00271
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
45.97730, -86.27176
Age
148 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.