Plainwell Dam #1
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Allegan |
| River/Stream | Kalamazoo River |
| Coordinates | 42.45590, -85.66760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,185 ft |
| Year Completed | 1902 (124 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,460 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,460 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,299 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/16/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |