Allegan City Dam

Michigan — Allegan County — Kalamazoo River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyAllegan
RiverKalamazoo River
Coordinates42.52500, -85.84667

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length450 ft
NID Storage1,100 acre-ft
Max Storage1,100 acre-ft
Surface Area135 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 18, 2023
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Allegan
Other NameAllegan 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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