Wheeler Creek Dam
Michigan — Wexford County — Wheeler Creek
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wexford |
| River | Wheeler Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.48333, -85.67000 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 105 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 30, 2018 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1965 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Lake Gitchegumee Property Own Assn |
| Other Name | Buckley Shores INC. 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.