Located in Ripley, Michigan, the Pike Lake Dam is a state-regulated earth dam that serves a variety of purposes, including flood control and water storage on Beaver Creek.
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Humidity
Constructed in 1964, this dam stands at a height of 8 feet and spans a length of 200 feet, with a storage capacity of 256 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 13 feet, and its hazard potential is classified as low.
Despite its low hazard potential, the Pike Lake Dam is subject to regular state inspections, with the last assessment conducted in August 2017, resulting in a satisfactory condition assessment. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, and it is under the jurisdiction of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE). With its strategic location and vital role in water resource management, the Pike Lake Dam is a key structure in Houghton County, Michigan, ensuring the safety and security of surrounding communities and ecosystems.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
200 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
Beaver Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
80 |
Hydraulic Height |
7 |
Drainage Area |
1.6 |
Nid Storage |
256 |
Structural Height |
8 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
8 |
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358cfs |
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1100cfs |
Sturgeon River Near Sidnaw
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227cfs |
Silver River Near L'Anse
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156cfs |
Bond Falls Canal Near Paulding
|
91cfs |
Middle Branch Ontonagon River Near Paulding
|
241cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Emily Lake State Forest
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Emily Lake State Forest Campground
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Courtney Lake
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Courtney Lake Campground
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Bob Lake
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Bob Lake Campground
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