French Paper Company Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien |
| Nearest City | Niles |
| River/Stream | Saint Joseph River |
| Coordinates | 41.81833, -86.26000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1887 (139 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 510 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,666 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 31,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | French Paper Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |