Monroe Street Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyCalhoun
Nearest CityBattle Creek
River/StreamKalamazoo River
Coordinates42.31276, -85.18522

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length342 ft
Year Completed1894 (132 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage270 acre-ft
Max Storage270 acre-ft
Normal Storage140 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area538 sq mi
Max Discharge4,660 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Battle Creek
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/22/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00299
Federal IDMI00299
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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