Hamilton Dam

Michigan — Allegan County — Rabbit River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyAllegan
RiverRabbit River
Coordinates42.67667, -86.00333

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length440 ft
NID Storage500 acre-ft
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 17, 2009
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerHeath Township Board

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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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