Hillsdale Millpond Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyHillsdale
Nearest CityHillsdale
River/StreamSaint Joseph River
Coordinates41.91515, -84.62522

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length307 ft
Year Completed1837 (189 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage100 acre-ft
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge730 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Hillsdale
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/19/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00089
Federal IDMI00089
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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