Plainwell Dam Number 2

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyAllegan
Nearest CityPlainwell
River/StreamKalamazoo River
Coordinates42.43000, -85.63167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length2,520 ft
Year Completed1856 (170 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage250 acre-ft
Max Storage250 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Drainage Area1,299 sq mi
Max Discharge5,613 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerPlainwell Paper Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection05/23/1979
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00490
Federal IDMI00490
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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