French Paper Company Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyBerrien
Nearest CityNiles
River/StreamSaint Joseph River
Coordinates41.81833, -86.26000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1887 (139 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,600 acre-ft
Max Storage1,600 acre-ft
Normal Storage510 acre-ft
Surface Area80 acres
Drainage Area3,666 sq mi
Max Discharge31,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerFrench Paper Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/16/2012
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00536
Federal IDMI00536
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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