Woodland Dam
Woodland Dam is an earth dam located in Oscoda County, Michigan, built in 1931. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Woodland Dam
The primary purpose of Woodland Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Woodland Springs Club (private). It impounds the Boiling Springs Creek near Avery.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1931, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 07/03/2016.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oscoda |
| Nearest City | Avery |
| River/Stream | Boiling Springs Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.81833, -84.08333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 345 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Woodland Springs Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/03/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00336 |
| Federal ID | MI00336 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |