Black River Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyAllegan
Nearest CityHawks Head
River/StreamTrib to N Fork Black River
Coordinates42.49302, -86.19548

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage54 acre-ft
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge280 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerHarold J. & Martha Hamlin
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection11/16/1967
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00423
Federal IDMI00423
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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