Wakeman Low Head Dam is a concrete dam located in Huron County, Ohio, built in 1910. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 150 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Wakeman Low Head Dam
The primary purpose of Wakeman Low Head Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village of Wakeman (local government). It impounds the Vermilion River near Wakeman.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 199 square miles. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century old.
The most recent inspection on record was 10/04/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Huron |
| Nearest City | Wakeman |
| River/Stream | Vermilion River |
| Coordinates | 41.25417, -82.39917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 199 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,525 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Village of Wakeman |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01804 |
| Federal ID | OH01804 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |