Webber Ranch Dam
Webber Ranch Dam is a gravity dam located in Iosco County, Michigan, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Webber Ranch Dam
The primary purpose of Webber Ranch Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Harvey J Lambright (private). It impounds the Hope Creek near Au Gres.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 132 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/1901. That was over 125 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Iosco |
| Nearest City | Au Gres |
| River/Stream | Hope Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.31667, -83.85667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 132 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Harvey J Lambright |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1901 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00111 |
| Federal ID | MI00111 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |