Merritt Lake Dam
Michigan — Lapeer County — Farmers Creek
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lapeer |
| River | Farmers Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.95500, -83.32667 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | December 17, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1953 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Merritt L Sub Div Association |
| Other Name | Betty Boop Lake Dam |
Location Map
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.