Howlandsburg Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyKalamazoo
Nearest CityHowlandsburg
River/StreamGull Creek
Coordinates42.33587, -85.40226

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed1837 (189 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage200 acre-ft
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage120 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres
Drainage Area21 sq mi
Max Discharge385 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRobert & K-Marie Burrow
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/26/2014
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00141
Federal IDMI00141
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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