Upper Mill Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyCass
Nearest CityDowagiac
River/StreamDowagiac Creek
Coordinates41.98333, -86.09000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,330 acre-ft
Max Storage1,330 acre-ft
Normal Storage700 acre-ft
Surface Area125 acres
Drainage Area52 sq mi
Max Discharge1,130 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMillpond Improvement Association
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/03/2015
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00035
Federal IDMI00035
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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