Menasha Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyAllegan
Nearest CityOtsego
River/StreamKalamazoo River
Coordinates42.46320, -85.69240

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length180 ft
Year Completed1886 (140 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage700 acre-ft
Max Storage700 acre-ft
Normal Storage300 acre-ft
Surface Area73 acres
Drainage Area1,415 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerCity of Otsego
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/03/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00522
Federal IDMI00522
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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