Sturgis
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Joseph |
| Nearest City | Three Rivers |
| River/Stream | St Joseph River |
| Coordinates | 41.97070, -85.53830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,550 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 580 acres |
| Drainage Area | 950 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,650 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Sturgis, City of |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |