Upper Mill Dam

Michigan — Cass County — Dowagiac Creek

Location

StateMichigan
CountyCass
RiverDowagiac Creek
Coordinates41.98333, -86.09000

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length400 ft
NID Storage1,330 acre-ft
Max Storage1,330 acre-ft
Surface Area125 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 3, 2015
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1970
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMillpond Improvement Association

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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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