La Barge
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent |
| Nearest City | Alaska |
| River/Stream | Thornapple River |
| Coordinates | 42.81099, -85.48384 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 542 ft |
| Year Completed | 1901 (125 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 773 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |