Maple Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyVan Buren
Nearest CityLawrence
River/StreamS Br Paw Paw River
Coordinates42.23500, -85.88667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1908 (118 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,480 acre-ft
Max Storage2,480 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,846 acre-ft
Surface Area170 acres
Drainage Area94 sq mi
Max Discharge4,640 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerVillage of Paw Paw
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/02/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00388
Federal IDMI00388
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Briggs Dam 1.2 mi Significant Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery Dams 6.3 mi Low Bangor Dam 13.0 mi Low