Sunday Lake Dam
Sunday Lake Dam is a gravity dam located in Gogebic County, Michigan, built in 1915. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sunday Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sunday Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Wakefield (local government). It impounds the Little Black River near Planter.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 220 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 26 square miles. Completed in 1915, the structure is over a century 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 09/26/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Gogebic |
| Nearest City | Planter |
| River/Stream | Little Black River |
| Coordinates | 46.48167, -89.96000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 220 acres |
| Drainage Area | 26 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Wakefield |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI01610 |
| Federal ID | MI01610 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |