Potters Lake Dam

Michigan — Lapeer County — Black Creek

Location

StateMichigan
CountyLapeer
RiverBlack Creek
Coordinates43.04549, -83.45720

Physical Characteristics

NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length75 ft
NID Storage1,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,000 acre-ft
Surface Area130 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 26, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1947
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBlack Creek Intercounty Drain
Other NamePotters Lake Level Control Structure

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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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