Wildwood Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Wildwood Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 79.7% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 305 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 222 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00249 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Wildwood Lake Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wildwood Lake Dam?
Wildwood Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Wildwood Lake Dam?
Wildwood Lake Dam is owned by Wildwood Lake Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wildwood Lake Dam built?
Wildwood Lake Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Wildwood Lake Dam?
Wildwood Lake 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 Wildwood Lake Dam?
Wildwood Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Wildwood Lake Dam last inspected?
Wildwood Lake Dam was last inspected on June 28, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.