Bay Land Dam
Bay Land Dam is an earth dam located in Ogemaw County, Michigan, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bay Land Dam
The primary purpose of Bay Land Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Straits Corporation (private). It impounds the Tributary To Whitney Creek near Whittemore.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 585 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/27/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ogemaw |
| Nearest City | Whittemore |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Whitney Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.23333, -83.91667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 585 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 585 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 172 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Straits Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00219 |
| Federal ID | MI00219 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |