Does Houghton Lake Have a Dam?
The Level of Houghton Lake Is Controlled by a Concrete Dam Located on the Muskegon River About Three-Fourths of a Mile Downstream of the Lake. the Current Dam...
The level of Houghton Lake is controlled by a concrete dam located on the Muskegon River about three-fourths of a mile downstream of the lake. The current dam was constructed in 1938 to replace an undersized timber dam.
What dam controls Houghton Lake?
The Reedsburg Dam is located along County Road 300 about 5 miles (8.0 km) northwest of the community of Houghton Lake—3 miles (4.8 km) west of U.S. Route 127 and 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north of M-55.
Why is Houghton Lake so low?
Evaporation accounts for some of the water loss. Rivers and streams flowing into Houghton Lake are extremely low. The Backus Flooding is nearly dried up. The drought is also costing local businesses dependent upon lush, green grass.