Allegan

Michigan — Allegan County — Kalamazoo River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyAllegan
RiverKalamazoo River
Coordinates42.56380, -85.95380

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length1,335 ft
NID Storage20,640 acre-ft
Max Storage20,640 acre-ft
Surface Area1,600 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 18, 2017
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1936
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerConsumers Energy Company
Other NameCalkins Bridge

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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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