Portage Plant Dam

Michigan — St. Joseph County — Portage River

Location

StateMichigan
CountySt. Joseph
RiverPortage River
Coordinates41.95667, -85.62500

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length1,116 ft
NID Storage1,300 acre-ft
Max Storage1,300 acre-ft
Surface Area81 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 2, 2021
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1922
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPortage Power Company
Other NameBoy's Dam

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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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