Sunset Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyKalamazoo
Nearest CityVicksburg
River/StreamGourdneck Creek
Coordinates42.11833, -85.53667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length1,040 ft
Year Completed1850 (176 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage690 acre-ft
Max Storage690 acre-ft
Normal Storage320 acre-ft
Surface Area97 acres
Drainage Area37 sq mi
Max Discharge729 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerKalamazoo County DC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/14/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00144
Federal IDMI00144
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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