Mottville

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountySt. Joseph
Nearest CityMottville
River/StreamSt Joseph River
Coordinates41.80554, -85.74994

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length846 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,256 acre-ft
Max Storage4,256 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,256 acre-ft
Surface Area378 acres
Drainage Area1,866 sq mi
Max Discharge20,610 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerIndiana & Michigan Power Company
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/17/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00187
Federal IDMI00187
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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