Vhay Lake Dam
Vhay Lake Dam is a gravity dam located in Oakland County, Michigan, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Vhay Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Vhay Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Vhay Lake Poa (private). It impounds the Amy Drain near Bloomfield Hills.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 165 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/24/2017.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Nearest City | Bloomfield Hills |
| River/Stream | Amy Drain |
| Coordinates | 42.58597, -83.23431 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 165 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 294 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Vhay Lake POA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/24/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00783 |
| Federal ID | MI00783 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |