Merry Lake Dam
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Hillsdale |
| Nearest City | Pioneer Ohio |
| River/Stream | Silver Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.72000, -84.57500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,375 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,375 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 27 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hillsdale County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |