Big Star Lake Level Control Structure

Lake County, Michigan (near Ludington)

River/Stream: Trib to Jenks Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
7 ft
Dam Length
450 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,500 acre-ft
Year Completed
1987
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
32 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2020-10-27

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI00957
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
43.83531, -85.92760
Age
39 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.