Berrien Springs Dam

Michigan — Berrien County — Saint Joseph River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyBerrien
RiverSaint Joseph River
Coordinates41.94500, -86.32833

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length1,425 ft
NID Storage6,400 acre-ft
Max Storage6,400 acre-ft
Surface Area600 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 19, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1908
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerAmerican Electric Power

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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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