Wau-me-gah Lake Dam
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Nearest City | Clarkston |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Clinton River |
| Coordinates | 42.76317, -83.45045 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 115 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 153 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Oakland County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |