Hemingway Lake Dam

Michigan — Lapeer County — Hemmingway and Wipple Drain

Location

StateMichigan
CountyLapeer
RiverHemmingway and Wipple Drain
Coordinates43.20833, -83.41667

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length200 ft
NID Storage875 acre-ft
Max Storage875 acre-ft
Surface Area65 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 7, 2016
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1912
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerHemingway Lake Home Owners Assn

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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