Lamberson Dam
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Joseph |
| Nearest City | Colon |
| River/Stream | Swan Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.95788, -85.32315 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1839 (187 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,375 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,375 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 670 acres |
| Drainage Area | 112 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,050 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Village of Colon |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |