Allegan

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyAllegan
Nearest CityNew Richmond
River/StreamKalamazoo River
Coordinates42.56380, -85.95380

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length1,335 ft
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage20,640 acre-ft
Max Storage20,640 acre-ft
Normal Storage17,200 acre-ft
Surface Area1,600 acres
Drainage Area1,550 sq mi
Max Discharge19,200 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerConsumers Energy Company
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/18/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00151
Federal IDMI00151
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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