Albion Dam

Michigan — Calhoun County — South Branch Kalamazoo River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyCalhoun
RiverSouth Branch Kalamazoo River
Coordinates42.23913, -84.74937

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length150 ft
NID Storage941 acre-ft
Max Storage941 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 8, 2017
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1856
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Albion
Other NameDutchtown

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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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