Whitmore Lake Control Structure
Whitmore Lake Control Structure is a concrete dam located in Washtenaw County, Michigan, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Whitmore Lake Control Structure
The primary purpose of Whitmore 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 Washtenaw County Drain Commissioner (private). It impounds the No Outlet near Whitmore Lake.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 441 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 900 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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 09/18/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Washtenaw |
| Nearest City | Whitmore Lake |
| River/Stream | No Outlet |
| Coordinates | 42.42139, -83.74667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 441 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Washtenaw County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI04005 |
| Federal ID | MI04005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |