Weippert Dam is an earth dam located in Ionia County, Michigan, built in 1840. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 370 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 Weippert Dam
The primary purpose of Weippert Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sebewa Associates (private). It impounds the Sebewa Creek.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1840, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/1901. That was over 125 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ionia |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Sebewa Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.79901, -84.96215 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1840 (186 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Sebewa Associates |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1901 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00541 |
| Federal ID | MI00541 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |