The Hunter Lake Level Control Structure, also known as Hunter Lake Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Gowen, Michigan.
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Completed in 1964, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, managing water levels in Hunter Lake, a tributary to the Flat River. With a height of 7 feet and a hydraulic height of 4.1 feet, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 140 acre-feet.
The dam's spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 12 feet, and it has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment of 3. Although the structure has not been rated for its condition, the last inspection conducted was in September 1981. The dam's purpose is to provide recreational opportunities for the surrounding area, covering a surface area of 46 acres and serving a drainage area of 1.3 square miles.
Even though the Hunter Lake Level Control Structure has not been inspected for some time, it continues to serve its recreational purpose effectively. With its moderate risk assessment and low hazard potential, the dam remains a crucial component in managing water levels for Hunter Lake while providing a safe environment for recreational activities in Montcalm County, Michigan.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
75 |
Dam Height |
7 |
River Or Stream |
Tributary to Flat River |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
46 |
Hydraulic Height |
4.1 |
Drainage Area |
1.3 |
Nid Storage |
140 |
Structural Height |
7 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
7 |
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