French Hydro

Michigan — Berrien County — St Joseph River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyBerrien
RiverSt Joseph River
Coordinates41.81760, -86.25910

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length321 ft
NID Storage1,600 acre-ft
Max Storage1,600 acre-ft
Surface Area110 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 5, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1914
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeArch
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerFrench Hydro LLC
Other NameNiles

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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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