Wheeler Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Wexford County, Michigan, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 450 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Wheeler Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Wheeler Creek Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Gitchegumee Property Own Assn (private). It impounds the Wheeler Creek near Sherman.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 105 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,144 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/30/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wexford |
| Nearest City | Sherman |
| River/Stream | Wheeler Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.48333, -85.67000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 892 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 105 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Gitchegumee Property Own Assn |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00419 |
| Federal ID | MI00419 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |