Merritt Lake Dam

Lapeer County, Michigan (near Lapeer)

River/Stream: Farmers Creek

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
13 ft
Dam Length
250 ft
Reservoir Storage
150 acre-ft
Year Completed
1953
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
198 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2019-12-17

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI00798
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
42.95500, -83.32667
Age
73 years

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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.