Cedar Lake Dam

Michigan — Leelanau County — Cedar Lake Outlet

Location

StateMichigan
CountyLeelanau
RiverCedar Lake Outlet
Coordinates44.79500, -85.63667

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length100 ft
NID Storage1,600 acre-ft
Max Storage1,600 acre-ft
Surface Area250 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 23, 2017
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1856
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerElmwood Township

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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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