Merritt Lake Dam
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lapeer |
| Nearest City | Lapeer |
| River/Stream | Farmers Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.95500, -83.32667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 198 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Merritt L Sub Div Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/17/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |