Wabasis Lake Level Control Structure
Wabasis Lake Level Control Structure is an earth dam located in Kent County, Michigan, built in 1864. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wabasis Lake Level Control Structure
The primary purpose of Wabasis Lake Level Control Structure is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Oakfield Township (private). It impounds the Wabasis Creek near Morgan Lake.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 60 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 20 square miles. Completed in 1864, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/25/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent |
| Nearest City | Morgan Lake |
| River/Stream | Wabasis Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.16399, -85.36237 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
| Year Completed | 1864 (162 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 690 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Oakfield Township |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/25/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00571 |
| Federal ID | MI00571 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |