Jackson Prison Dam

Michigan — Jackson County — Tributary to Grand River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyJackson
RiverTributary to Grand River
Coordinates42.29978, -84.39845

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length1,760 ft
NID Storage145 acre-ft
Max Storage145 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 19, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1970
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMDNR Fisheries

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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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