Fallasburg Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyKent
Nearest CityLowell
River/StreamFlat River
Coordinates42.96200, -85.33100

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height44 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length900 ft
Year Completed1903 (123 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,500 acre-ft
Max Storage3,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,380 acre-ft
Surface Area216 acres
Drainage Area568 sq mi
Max Discharge13,400 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerSTS HydroPower LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/29/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00506
Federal IDMI00506
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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