Hayward Lake Dam
Hayward Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Menominee County, Michigan, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hayward Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hayward Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mdnr Wildlife (state). It impounds the Walton River near Cedar River.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 161 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,800 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 10,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 49 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/25/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Menominee |
| Nearest City | Cedar River |
| River/Stream | Walton River |
| Coordinates | 45.42836, -87.44076 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 161 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,800 acres |
| Drainage Area | 49 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 860 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00217 |
| Federal ID | MI00217 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |