Bridgeway Lake Dam, also known as Loch Alpine, is a private dam located in Washtenaw County, Michigan, specifically in Delhi Mills.
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Completed in 1968, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes with a height of 19 feet and a length of 360 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet and a drainage area of 7.5 square miles, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area.
Managed by the MICHIGAN DEGLE agency, the Bridgeway Lake Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being classified with a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam poses a very high risk, warranting attention to risk management measures. With a controlled spillway and a capacity to discharge up to 625 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the tributary to Huron River, emphasizing its significance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
360 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
Tributary to Huron River |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
7.5 |
Nid Storage |
200 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
19 |
Mill Creek Near Dexter
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31cfs |
Huron River At Ann Arbor
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289cfs |
Malletts Creek At Ann Arbor
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2cfs |
Huron River Near Hamburg
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146cfs |
Saline River Near Saline
|
21cfs |
Huron River Near New Hudson
|
105cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Canoe Camping
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Pinckney-Crooked Lake Rustic
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Blind Lake Campground
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Bishop Lake - Brighton Rec Area
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Pines South
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Pines North
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