Buchanan
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien |
| Nearest City | Berrien Springs |
| River/Stream | St Joseph River |
| Coordinates | 41.83910, -86.35120 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1895 (131 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,895 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,895 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,895 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 423 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,037 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 36,814 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Indiana & Michigan Power Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |