Palmer Bayou Dam

Michigan — Allegan County — Swan Creek

Location

StateMichigan
CountyAllegan
RiverSwan Creek
Coordinates42.59330, -85.98720

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length6,900 ft
NID Storage2,000 acre-ft
Max Storage2,000 acre-ft
Surface Area340 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1952
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeState
OwnerMDNR Wildlife
Other NameSwan Creek Marsh Dam (Structure #1)

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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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