The Lapeer State Game Area Flooding #30 Dam, also known as the Vernor Road Dam, is a state-owned structure located in Lapeer, Michigan.
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Completed in 1965, this earth dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, offering a surface area of 25 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet. The dam measures 9 feet in height and 340 feet in length, with a spillway width of 12 feet for uncontrolled water release.
Managed by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, the Lapeer State Game Area Dam has a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in October 2019. With a drainage area of 0.55 square miles and a maximum discharge rate of 54 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in regulating the water flow of the tributary to Fish Lake Drain. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam remains a vital asset for water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
340 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
Tributary to Fish Lake Drain |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Hydraulic Height |
7.9 |
Drainage Area |
0.55 |
Nid Storage |
135 |
Structural Height |
9 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
9 |
South Branch Flint River Near Columbiaville
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85cfs |
Farmers Creek Near Lapeer
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10cfs |
Flint River Near Otisville
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131cfs |
Kearsley Creek Near Davison
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12cfs |
Stony Creek Near Romeo
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13cfs |
East Pond Creek At Romeo
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19cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Old Family Camp Site - Not Rentable
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Elliott Family Camp - 17 RV Sites
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Camporee Area
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Paul Bunyon
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MIGISI
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Forester
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