Albion Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyCalhoun
Nearest CityAlbion
River/StreamSouth Branch Kalamazoo River
Coordinates42.23913, -84.74937

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length150 ft
Year Completed1856 (170 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage941 acre-ft
Max Storage941 acre-ft
Normal Storage600 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres
Drainage Area152 sq mi
Max Discharge530 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Albion
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/08/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00495
Federal IDMI00495
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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