Lyons Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyIonia
Nearest CityLyons
River/StreamGrand River
Coordinates42.98145, -84.95018

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length370 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,820 acre-ft
Max Storage1,820 acre-ft
Normal Storage620 acre-ft
Surface Area120 acres
Drainage Area1,758 sq mi
Max Discharge27,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerVillage of Lyons
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/14/2013
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00509
Federal IDMI00509
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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