Paw Paw Lake Level Control Structure

Michigan — Berrien County — Paw Paw River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyBerrien
RiverPaw Paw River
Coordinates42.20773, -86.25007

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length60 ft
NID Storage720 acre-ft
Max Storage720 acre-ft
Surface Area922 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionDecember 4, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1987
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBerrien County Drain Commissioner

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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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