Lake James Dam
Michigan — Roscommon County — Denton Creek
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Roscommon |
| River | Denton Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.29833, -84.63333 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 810 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,465 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,465 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 900 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | September 21, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1962 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Lake James Property Owners Assoc |
| Other Name | James 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.