Morrison West Chain Lake Level Control Structure
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Branch |
| Nearest City | Hodunk |
| River/Stream | Coldwater River |
| Coordinates | 42.01366, -85.06152 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1847 (179 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,160 acres |
| Drainage Area | 173 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,840 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Branch County Drain Commission |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/09/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |