Menasha Dam

Michigan — Allegan County — Kalamazoo River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyAllegan
RiverKalamazoo River
Coordinates42.46320, -85.69240

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length180 ft
NID Storage700 acre-ft
Max Storage700 acre-ft
Surface Area73 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 3, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1886
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Otsego
Other NameOtsego City 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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