Merritt Lake Dam

Michigan — Lapeer County — Farmers Creek

Location

StateMichigan
CountyLapeer
RiverFarmers Creek
Coordinates42.95500, -83.32667

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length250 ft
NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 17, 2019
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1953
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMerritt L Sub Div Association
Other NameBetty Boop Lake 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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