Headquarters Lake Dam

Michigan — Grand Traverse County — Fife Lake Outlet

Location

StateMichigan
CountyGrand Traverse
RiverFife Lake Outlet
Coordinates44.53909, -85.35445

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length350 ft
NID Storage2,146 acre-ft
Max Storage2,146 acre-ft
Surface Area185 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 17, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMDNR Wildlife

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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