Chestnut Lake Dam

Michigan — Macomb County — Middle Branch Clinton River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMacomb
RiverMiddle Branch Clinton River
Coordinates42.67833, -83.08167

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length200 ft
NID Storage100 acre-ft
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionDecember 19, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerShelby Charter 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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