Walker Creek Dam #2
Walker Creek Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Isabella County, Michigan, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Walker Creek Dam #2
The primary purpose of Walker Creek Dam #2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ojibwa Property Owners Association (private). It impounds the Walker Creek near Weidman.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 900 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/14/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Isabella |
| Nearest City | Weidman |
| River/Stream | Walker Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.72492, -85.00032 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 301 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 115 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ojibwa Property Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00421 |
| Federal ID | MI00421 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |