Dayton Lake Dam

Michigan — Berrien County — Galien River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyBerrien
RiverGalien River
Coordinates41.79646, -86.44208

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length200 ft
NID Storage1,170 acre-ft
Max Storage1,170 acre-ft
Surface Area128 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 23, 2020
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1833
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBerrien County Drain Commissioner
Other NameDayton Mill 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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