Watervliet Dam

Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyBerrien
Nearest CityWatervliet
River/StreamPaw Paw River
Coordinates42.19167, -86.26000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length130 ft
Year Completed1849 (177 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage400 acre-ft
Max Storage400 acre-ft
Normal Storage340 acre-ft
Surface Area106 acres
Max Discharge3,500 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBerrien Co Brownfield Redevelop Au
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/30/2007
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00204
Federal IDMI00204
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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