Wakeman Low Head Dam

Wakeman Low Head Dam is a concrete dam located in Huron County, Ohio, built in 1910. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

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.

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Undetermined Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateOhio
CountyHuron
Nearest CityWakeman
River/StreamVermilion River
Coordinates41.25417, -82.39917

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length150 ft
Year Completed1910 (116 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage150 acre-ft
Drainage Area199 sq mi
Max Discharge10,525 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerVillage of Wakeman
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Last Inspection10/04/2016
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDOH01804
Federal IDOH01804
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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