Wakeman Low Head Dam

Undetermined Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateOhio
CountyHuron
Nearest CityWAKEMAN
River/StreamVERMILION RIVER
Coordinates41.25417, -82.39917

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length150 ft
Year Completed1910 (116 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage150 acre-ft
Drainage Area199 sq mi
Max Discharge10,525 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerVillage of Wakeman
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Last Inspection10/04/2016
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDOH01804
Federal IDOH01804
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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