Lake Metamora Dam
Lake Metamora Dam is an earth dam located in Lapeer County, Michigan, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Metamora Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Metamora Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Richard & Nancy Brinker (private). It impounds the Farmers Creek near Lapeer.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 78 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 599 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/16/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lapeer |
| Nearest City | Lapeer |
| River/Stream | Farmers Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.95833, -83.33333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 599 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 599 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 484 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 78 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Richard & Nancy Brinker |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00407 |
| Federal ID | MI00407 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |