Sawyer Lake Dam

Tributary to Weber Creek· Dickinson, Michigan· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Sawyer Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 1.3% in MI)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage385 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area241 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDMI01252

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 25, 1994
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Dickinson County Road Commission

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sawyer Lake Dam?

Sawyer Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Sawyer Lake Dam?

Sawyer Lake Dam is owned by Dickinson County Road Commission (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Sawyer Lake Dam?

Sawyer Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Sawyer Lake Dam?

Sawyer Lake Dam has a dam height of 7 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Sawyer Lake Dam last inspected?

Sawyer Lake Dam was last inspected on April 25, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.