Plainwell Dam #1

Michigan — Allegan County

Location

StateMichigan
CountyAllegan
Coordinates42.45590, -85.66760

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length1,185 ft
NID Storage1,460 acre-ft
Max Storage1,460 acre-ft
Surface Area56 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1902
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerMDNR Wildlife

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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