Sunset Lake Dam
Michigan — Kalamazoo County — Gourdneck Creek
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo |
| River | Gourdneck Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.11833, -85.53667 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,040 ft |
| NID Storage | 690 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 690 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 97 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 14, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1850 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Kalamazoo County DC |
| Other Name | Lee Paper Company Dam |
Location Map
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.