French Hydro
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien |
| Nearest City | Niles |
| River/Stream | St Joseph River |
| Coordinates | 41.81760, -86.25910 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Arch |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 321 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 610 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 110 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,666 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | French Hydro LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |