Lower Mill Dam
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Cass |
| Nearest City | Dowagiac |
| River/Stream | South Branch Dowagiac Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.98183, -86.09754 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1840 (186 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 69 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Dowagiac |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |