Maple Lake Dam

Michigan — Van Buren County — S Br Paw Paw River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyVan Buren
RiverS Br Paw Paw River
Coordinates42.23500, -85.88667

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length400 ft
NID Storage2,480 acre-ft
Max Storage2,480 acre-ft
Surface Area170 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 2, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1908
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerVillage of Paw Paw
Other NamePaw Paw Hydroelectric Plant 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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