Webber Ranch Dam
Key Takeaway
Webber Ranch Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 50.6% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 132 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00111 |
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
Harvey J Lambright
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Webber Ranch Dam?
Webber Ranch 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 Webber Ranch Dam?
Webber Ranch Dam is owned by Harvey J Lambright (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Webber Ranch Dam built?
Webber Ranch Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Webber Ranch Dam?
Webber Ranch Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Webber Ranch Dam?
Webber Ranch 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 Webber Ranch Dam last inspected?
Webber Ranch Dam was last inspected on January 1, 1901. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.