Warren's Walleye Pond Dam

S Br E Br Sturgeon River· Dickinson, Michigan· Built 1965· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Warren's Walleye Pond Dam 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 15 ft (taller than 50.6% in MI)
Dam Length270 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage250 acre-ft
Normal Storage185 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDMI00081

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: June 25, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MICHIGAN DEGLE

Ownership

MDNR Fisheries

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Warren's Walleye Pond Dam?

Warren's Walleye Pond 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 Warren's Walleye Pond Dam?

Warren's Walleye Pond Dam is owned by MDNR Fisheries (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Warren's Walleye Pond Dam built?

Warren's Walleye Pond Dam 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 Warren's Walleye Pond Dam?

Warren's Walleye Pond 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 Warren's Walleye Pond Dam?

Warren's Walleye Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Warren's Walleye Pond Dam last inspected?

Warren's Walleye Pond Dam was last inspected on June 25, 2019. 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.