Fawn Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Fawn Lake Dam, located in Ogemaw, Michigan, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1971 for recreational purposes.


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Summary

This dam, standing at a height of 21 feet and stretching 800 feet in length, creates a picturesque 13-acre lake on Stoney Creek, providing a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy. The dam has a low hazard potential and is considered to be in satisfactory condition, as per the last inspection conducted in July 2019.

Managed by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE), Fawn Lake Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with state standards. The dam's spillway, with a width of 24 feet, serves as an uncontrolled overflow mechanism for managing water levels during periods of excess discharge. With a maximum storage capacity of 136 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, Fawn Lake Dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the surrounding ecosystem and water resources.

Despite its moderate risk assessment level, Fawn Lake Dam continues to be a popular destination for locals and visitors seeking recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing. As climate change impacts water resources and weather patterns, the importance of well-maintained dams like Fawn Lake Dam becomes increasingly evident in managing water flow and preserving natural habitats. The dedication to regular inspections, maintenance, and adherence to state regulations ensures that Fawn Lake Dam remains a safe and sustainable feature of the Omer community for years to come.

Year Completed

1971

Dam Length

800

Dam Height

21

River Or Stream

Stoney Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13

Hydraulic Height

21

Nid Storage

136

Structural Height

21

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

21
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.