Wheeler Creek Dam
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wexford |
| Nearest City | Sherman |
| River/Stream | Wheeler Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.48333, -85.67000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 892 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 105 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Gitchegumee Property Own Assn |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |