Winchester Dam
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Mecosta |
| Nearest City | Barryton |
| River/Stream | W Br Chippewa River |
| Coordinates | 43.71836, -85.18300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 362 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,420 acres |
| Drainage Area | 40 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |