Wau-Me-Gah Lake Dam

Michigan — Oakland County — Tributary to Clinton River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyOakland
RiverTributary to Clinton River
Coordinates42.76317, -83.45045

Physical Characteristics

NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length200 ft
NID Storage600 acre-ft
Max Storage600 acre-ft
Surface Area115 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 18, 2019
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1930
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerOakland County Drain Commissioner
Other NameWaumegah 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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