Windward Dam
Windward Dam is an earth dam located in Emmet County, Michigan, built in 1989. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Windward Dam
The primary purpose of Windward Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Windward Development Company (private). It impounds the Tributary To Lake Michigan near Harbor Springs.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 16 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/14/1990. That was over 35 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Emmet |
| Nearest City | Harbor Springs |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Lake Michigan |
| Coordinates | 45.44278, -85.02778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Windward Development Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI02564 |
| Federal ID | MI02564 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |