Wabasis Lake Level Control Structure
Key Takeaway
Wabasis Lake Level Control Structure is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1864 and is 162 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 26.9% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 690 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1864 (162 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00571 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Oakfield Township
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wabasis Lake Level Control Structure?
Wabasis Lake Level Control Structure 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 Wabasis Lake Level Control Structure?
Wabasis Lake Level Control Structure is owned by Oakfield Township (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wabasis Lake Level Control Structure built?
Wabasis Lake Level Control Structure was completed in 1864, making it 162 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Wabasis Lake Level Control Structure?
Wabasis Lake Level Control Structure 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 Wabasis Lake Level Control Structure?
Wabasis Lake Level Control Structure has a dam height of 11 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 Wabasis Lake Level Control Structure last inspected?
Wabasis Lake Level Control Structure was last inspected on March 25, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.