Hemingway Lake Dam
Hemingway Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lapeer County, Michigan, built in 1912. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hemingway Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hemingway Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hemingway Lake Home Owners Assn (private). It impounds the Hemmingway And Wipple Drain near Columbiaville.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 875 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1912, the structure is over a century 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 04/07/2016.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lapeer |
| Nearest City | Columbiaville |
| River/Stream | Hemmingway And Wipple Drain |
| Coordinates | 43.20833, -83.41667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 875 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 875 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 384 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hemingway Lake Home Owners Assn |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/07/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00294 |
| Federal ID | MI00294 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |