Plainwell Dam Number 2
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Allegan |
| Nearest City | Plainwell |
| River/Stream | Kalamazoo River |
| Coordinates | 42.43000, -85.63167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1856 (170 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1,299 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,613 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Plainwell Paper Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |