Monarch Paper Mill Dam

Michigan — Kalamazoo County — Portage Creek

Location

StateMichigan
CountyKalamazoo
RiverPortage Creek
Coordinates42.25833, -85.57667

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length125 ft
NID Storage160 acre-ft
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 12, 2013
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1916
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerFabri-Kal Corporation
Other NameMonarch 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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