Webber Ranch Dam, located in Au Gres, Michigan, is a private dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Completed in 1930, this gravity dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a length of 132 feet. It impounds Hope Creek, providing a surface area of 3 acres and a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the dam is considered to be in fair condition, although it has not been recently assessed.
Despite being privately owned, Webber Ranch Dam is not regulated or inspected by the state. It has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 12 feet and a maximum discharge of 150 cubic feet per second. The dam poses a low risk of failure, but emergency action plans have not been prepared or updated. Overall, this dam serves as a small-scale water resource for the local community, offering opportunities for fire protection, stock, and recreation while maintaining a moderate level of risk management.
Year Completed |
1930 |
Dam Length |
132 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
Hope Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
90 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
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745cfs |
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