Lagrange Lake Dam

Michigan — Cass County — Dowagiac Creek

Location

StateMichigan
CountyCass
RiverDowagiac Creek
Coordinates41.95639, -86.04056

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length500 ft
NID Storage4,800 acre-ft
Max Storage4,800 acre-ft
Surface Area600 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 12, 2003
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1826
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLaGrange Valley Conservancy, LLC
Other NameWhitford Dam

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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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