Blamer Dam
Blamer Dam is an earth dam located in Oscoda County, Michigan, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Blamer Dam
The primary purpose of Blamer Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Avril Haynes (private). It impounds the Cherry Creek near Mio.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 11/12/2001. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oscoda |
| Nearest City | Mio |
| River/Stream | Cherry Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.68833, -84.12167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Avril Haynes |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/12/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00674 |
| Federal ID | MI00674 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |