Fawn Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ogemaw County, Michigan, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 800 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 Fawn Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Fawn Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fawn Lake Association (private). It impounds the Stoney Creek near Omer.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 136 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/12/2019.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ogemaw |
| Nearest City | Omer |
| River/Stream | Stoney Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.25593, -84.05594 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Fawn Lake Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00459 |
| Federal ID | MI00459 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |