Vigo Dam
Vigo Dam is an earth dam located in Dickinson County, Michigan, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Vigo Dam
The primary purpose of Vigo Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Craig Schultz (private). It impounds the Fern Creek near Loretto.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 52 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 164 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 09/21/2017.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Dickinson |
| Nearest City | Loretto |
| River/Stream | Fern Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.85444, -87.87056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Craig Schultz |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI02129 |
| Federal ID | MI02129 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |