Dog Lake Dam

Cheboygan County, Michigan (near Tower)

River/Stream: McMasters Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
7 ft
Dam Length
620 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,870 acre-ft
Year Completed
1957
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
70 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2001-04-27

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI00492
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
45.26931, -84.39722
Age
69 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.