Williams Lake Control Structure
Williams Lake Control Structure is a gravity dam located in Oakland County, Michigan, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Williams Lake Control Structure
The primary purpose of Williams Lake Control Structure is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Oakland County Drain Commissioner (private).
The dam stands 8 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 175 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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 09/18/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Coordinates | 42.67083, -83.42389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 5 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 175 acres |
| Max Discharge | 186 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Oakland County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00919 |
| Federal ID | MI00919 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |