Wigwam Bay Wildlife Area Dike
Key Takeaway
Wigwam Bay Wildlife Area Dike is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 14.1% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 26,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 750 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | MI01088 |
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 Wildlife
State Government
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Wigwam Bay Wildlife Area Dike?
Wigwam Bay Wildlife Area Dike 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 Wigwam Bay Wildlife Area Dike?
Wigwam Bay Wildlife Area Dike is owned by MDNR Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wigwam Bay Wildlife Area Dike built?
Wigwam Bay Wildlife Area Dike was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Wigwam Bay Wildlife Area Dike?
Wigwam Bay Wildlife Area Dike serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wigwam Bay Wildlife Area Dike?
Wigwam Bay Wildlife Area Dike has a dam height of 9 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 Wigwam Bay Wildlife Area Dike last inspected?
Wigwam Bay Wildlife Area Dike was last inspected on April 22, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.