Lake Ogemaw Dam
Lake Ogemaw Dam is an earth dam located in Ogemaw County, Michigan, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Ogemaw Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Ogemaw Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Ogemaw Summer Resort Assn (private). It impounds the Peterson Creek near Omer.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 410 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/26/2020.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ogemaw |
| Nearest City | Omer |
| River/Stream | Peterson Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.24654, -84.06382 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 410 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Ogemaw Summer Resort Assn |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/26/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00296 |
| Federal ID | MI00296 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |