Allegan City Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyAllegan
Nearest CityAllegan
River/StreamKalamazoo River
Coordinates42.52500, -85.84667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length450 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,100 acre-ft
Max Storage1,100 acre-ft
Normal Storage800 acre-ft
Surface Area135 acres
Drainage Area1,523 sq mi
Max Discharge5,400 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Allegan
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/18/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00489
Federal IDMI00489
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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