Hamilton Dam

Low HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyAllegan
Nearest CityHamilton
River/StreamRabbit River
Coordinates42.67667, -86.00333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length440 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage500 acre-ft
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Normal Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Drainage Area269 sq mi
Max Discharge7,100 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerHeath Township Board
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection09/17/2009
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00496
Federal IDMI00496
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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