Weiler Dam No 1
Weiler Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in Ogemaw County, Michigan, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Weiler Dam No 1
The primary purpose of Weiler Dam No 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Daniel French (private). It impounds the Crane Creek near West Branch.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/1901. That was over 125 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ogemaw |
| Nearest City | West Branch |
| River/Stream | Crane Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.31000, -84.20833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,480 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Daniel French |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1901 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00292 |
| Federal ID | MI00292 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |