Walker Creek Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Walker Creek Dam #1 is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 61.1% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 850 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 279 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 240 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00411 |
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
Ojibwa Property Owners Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Walker Creek Dam #1?
Walker Creek Dam #1 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 Walker Creek Dam #1?
Walker Creek Dam #1 is owned by Ojibwa Property Owners Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Walker Creek Dam #1 built?
Walker Creek Dam #1 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Walker Creek Dam #1?
Walker Creek Dam #1 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 Walker Creek Dam #1?
Walker Creek Dam #1 has a dam height of 17 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 Walker Creek Dam #1 last inspected?
Walker Creek Dam #1 was last inspected on September 30, 1992. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.