Leland Dam

Michigan — Leelanau County — Tributary to Lake Michigan

Location

StateMichigan
CountyLeelanau
RiverTributary to Lake Michigan
Coordinates45.02333, -85.76167

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length75 ft
NID Storage86,950 acre-ft
Max Storage86,950 acre-ft
Surface Area2,849 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 30, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1910
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLeelanau County Drain Commissioner
Other NameLake Leelanau 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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