Bowen Mill Dam

Michigan — Barry County — Gun River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyBarry
RiverGun River
Coordinates42.65534, -85.52039

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length100 ft
NID Storage600 acre-ft
Max Storage600 acre-ft
Surface Area187 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionDecember 7, 2016
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1924
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerOwen and Carleen Sabin

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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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