Backus Lake Dam
Michigan — Roscommon County — Backus Creek
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Roscommon |
| River | Backus Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.33000, -84.58167 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 600 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | January 1, 2017 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1937 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Other Name | Mud Lake Dam |
Location Map
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.