Portage Plant Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Joseph |
| Nearest City | Three Rivers |
| River/Stream | Portage River |
| Coordinates | 41.95667, -85.62500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,116 ft |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 81 acres |
| Drainage Area | 192 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,734 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Portage Power Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/02/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |