Blackhawk Dam
Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Branch |
| Nearest City | Coldwater |
| River/Stream | Coldwater River |
| Coordinates | 41.91667, -85.04833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,040 ft |
| Year Completed | 1830 (196 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 276 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 276 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 200 acres |
| Drainage Area | 72 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,370 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Branch County |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/25/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |