Plainwell Dam #1

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyAllegan
River/StreamKalamazoo River
Coordinates42.45590, -85.66760

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length1,185 ft
Year Completed1902 (124 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,460 acre-ft
Max Storage1,460 acre-ft
Normal Storage490 acre-ft
Surface Area56 acres
Drainage Area1,299 sq mi
Max Discharge5,800 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMDNR Wildlife
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection04/16/2004
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00491
Federal IDMI00491
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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