Baker Dam

Michigan — Gladwin County — Wheeler Drain

Location

StateMichigan
CountyGladwin
RiverWheeler Drain
Coordinates44.08500, -84.37500

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length130 ft
NID Storage83 acre-ft
Max Storage83 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 23, 2005
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerStanley Baker, Jr.
Other NameBaker Pond Dam

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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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