Palmer Bayou Dam
Michigan — Allegan County — Swan Creek
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Allegan |
| River | Swan Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.59330, -85.98720 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,900 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 340 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | October 24, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1952 |
| Primary Purpose | Other |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Other Name | Swan Creek Marsh Dam (Structure #1) |
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.