Highbanks Dam

Michigan — Allegan County — Swan Creek

Location

StateMichigan
CountyAllegan
RiverSwan Creek
Coordinates42.57264, -85.97275

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length780 ft
NID Storage256 acre-ft
Max Storage256 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 24, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1961
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMDNR Wildlife
Other NameSwan Cr. Diversion Dam (Structure #3)

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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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