Wigwam Bay Wildlife Area Dike

Arenac County, Michigan (near Wigwam Bay)

River/Stream: Old Rifle River Channel

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
9 ft
Dam Length
26,000 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,700 acre-ft
Year Completed
1940
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2015-04-22

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

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI01088
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
43.98611, -83.78472
Age
86 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.