Lake Columbia Dam

Lake Columbia Dam Quick Facts

Location: Jackson, Michigan
Coordinates: 42.083106, -84.2926796
River: Goose Creek River
Primary Purpose: Recreation
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1961
Dam Height: 33 ft (10 m)
Dam Length: 700 ft (213 m)
Dam Capacity: 73,000 acre-ft (90,044 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory
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Lake Columbia Dam Information

Lake Columbia Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Jefferson, Jackson, Michigan.

The dam, which is on the Goose Creek River, was primarily built for Recreation purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1961 and is currently owned by Lake Columbia Prop Owner.

Lake Columbia Dam Structure

The Lake Columbia Dam is approximately 700 feet (213 m) long, 33 feet (10 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Lake Columbia Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 56,000 acre-ft (69,075 Ml) and maximum capacity of 73,000 acre-ft (90,044 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 800 acres (324 ha) and the total catchment area is 34 square miles (87 square kilometres).

Lake Columbia Dam Spillway

The dam has a 82 feet (25 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 1400 cubic feet per second (40 cubic metres per second).

Lake Columbia Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Lake Columbia Dam
Jackson, Michigan
Height (ft)
33
Length (Ft)
700
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
73,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
34
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Lake Columbia Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Lake Columbia Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 21:54
Sunrise 07:16
Sunset 17:24
Temperature (°F) 50
Feels Like (°F) 49
Cloud Coverage (%) 39
Pressure (inHg) 1021
Humidity (%) 74
Wind Speed (mph) 9
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Lake Columbia Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 50 65 63 1015 61 17 34 SW 100 1 light rain
Thu 42 57 51 1026 47 9 17 NNW 0 - clear sky
Fri 44 59 55 1022 37 17 30 WNW 0 - clear sky
Sat 40 56 52 1024 51 12 24 ESE 0 - broken clouds
Sun 48 61 58 1008 92 16 30 WSW 100 4 light rain
Mon 48 55 53 1011 65 14 30 W 0 - broken clouds
Tue 48 58 56 1017 51 8 19 ESE 0 - overcast clouds
Wed 44 60 57 1013 55 27 57 S 90 1 light rain

Lake Columbia Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Lake Columbia Dam?

Lake Columbia Dam is in Michigan.

In which county is the Lake Columbia Dam?

Lake Columbia Dam is in Jackson County.

How high is the Lake Columbia Dam?

Lake Columbia Dam is 33 feet high.

How long is the Lake Columbia Dam?

Lake Columbia Dam is 700 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No 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

High

Dams 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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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