Wakeley Lake Dam
Wakeley Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Crawford County, Michigan, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wakeley Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wakeley Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Wakeley Creek near Mio.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 149 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 693 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/03/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Crawford |
| Nearest City | Mio |
| River/Stream | Wakeley Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.63997, -84.51228 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 693 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 693 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 373 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 149 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/03/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI01226 |
| Federal ID | MI01226 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |