Lionel Wensley Dam

Sanilac County, Michigan (near Forester)

River/Stream: Forester Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
590 ft
Reservoir Storage
250 acre-ft
Year Completed
1971
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
470 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2005-12-07

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

Loading map...

Quick Stats

NID ID
MI00659
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
43.49000, -82.57500
Age
55 years

Nearby Dams

External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.