Warren's Walleye Pond Dam
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 Length | 270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00081 |
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
MDNR Fisheries
State Government
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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.