Lake James Dam

Michigan — Roscommon County — Denton Creek

Location

StateMichigan
CountyRoscommon
RiverDenton Creek
Coordinates44.29833, -84.63333

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length810 ft
NID Storage2,465 acre-ft
Max Storage2,465 acre-ft
Surface Area900 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 21, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLake James Property Owners Assoc
Other NameJames Lake Dam

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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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