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DamLivingston County, Michigan, United States

Caroga Lake Level Control Structure

Caroga Lake Level Control Structure is a dam impounding Bishop & Caroga (Long) Lakes in Livingston County, Michigan.

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74°F Partly sunny

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42.4908°, -83.8534°

Overview

Caroga Lake Level Control Structure is a dam that impounds Bishop & Caroga (Long) Lakes in Livingston County, Michigan. It is a Earth Gravity dam. It stands about 8 feet high. It was completed in 1970. Listed purpose: Recreation.

Dams shape Michigan's rivers, creating impoundments that support shoreline fishing, paddling and scenery while also affecting water flow and fish passage. This structure is documented in the Michigan Dam Inventory and regulated by the state (EGLE). Stay behind all safety barriers and heed posted restrictions near the dam and its spillway. Related places list the river and nearby waters.

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Dam Data5 / 12 fields

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Physical

Dam Height(ft)9 ft

Dam TypeEarth Gravity

Administration

Managing AgencyMichigan EGLE

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History

Year Built1,970

Location

CountyLivingston

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Within 25 mi

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Location

Michigan

Livingston County

United StatesUS

Current Weather

Updated 10:54 PM

74°F

Partly sunny

Feels like 75°

Wind

3.9 mph N

Humidity

51%

Visibility

24 mi

UV Index

1

5-Day Forecast

Mon 25%76° 51°

Tue 2%75° 53°

Wed 65%76° 58°

Thu 84%77° 55°

Fri 13%74° 56°

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Walking Fishing Wildlife Photography

Added Jun 21, 2026

Michigan DNR: MI00744

Sources: Michigan DNR