Upper Silver Lake Dam

Michigan — Oceana County — Au Sable Creek

Location

StateMichigan
CountyOceana
RiverAu Sable Creek
Coordinates43.58333, -86.48333

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length475 ft
NID Storage1,500 acre-ft
Max Storage1,500 acre-ft
Surface Area126 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 23, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerUpper Silver Lake Improvement Assoc

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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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