Perry Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Okie Kauffman Dam Blamer Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Perry Lake Dam, located in Oscoda, Michigan, is a private dam on Perry Creek with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Completed in 2010, this earth dam stands at a height of 9.1 feet and has a hydraulic height of 8 feet, providing a storage capacity of 315 acre-feet. The dam also features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 26 feet, ensuring safe water release during times of high flow.
With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of July 2019, Perry Lake Dam is regulated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE). The dam's risk assessment is considered moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality. The dam's location in a beautiful natural setting makes it a popular spot for recreational activities, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy its serene surroundings and water-based activities.
As a key feature in the landscape of Oscoda, Michigan, Perry Lake Dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike. With a focus on safety and environmental protection, the dam's management and maintenance are overseen by the state regulatory agency, ensuring that it continues to serve its purpose effectively while preserving the surrounding ecosystem. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Perry Lake Dam offers a unique glimpse into the intersection of human engineering and natural beauty, making it a must-visit destination in the area.
Year Completed |
2010 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
9.1 |
River Or Stream |
Perry Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
100 |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Drainage Area |
9.62 |
Nid Storage |
315 |
Structural Height |
9.1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
9 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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