Weidman Development Dam
Weidman Development Dam is an earth dam located in Isabella County, Michigan, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Weidman Development Dam
The primary purpose of Weidman Development Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Of The Hills Association (private). It impounds the Walker Creek near Weidman.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 36 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 420 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 26 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 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 07/07/2017.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Isabella |
| Nearest City | Weidman |
| River/Stream | Walker Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.69360, -84.97143 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 36 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 26 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 770 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake of the Hills Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/07/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00655 |
| Federal ID | MI00655 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |