Monarch Paper Mill Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyKalamazoo
Nearest CityKalamazoo
River/StreamPortage Creek
Coordinates42.25833, -85.57667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length125 ft
Year Completed1916 (110 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage160 acre-ft
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Normal Storage81 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area20 sq mi
Max Discharge3,600 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerFabri-Kal Corporation
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/12/2013
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00145
Federal IDMI00145
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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