French Hydro

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyBerrien
Nearest CityNiles
River/StreamSt Joseph River
Coordinates41.81760, -86.25910

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeArch
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length321 ft
Year Completed1914 (112 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,600 acre-ft
Max Storage1,600 acre-ft
Normal Storage610 acre-ft
Surface Area110 acres
Drainage Area3,666 sq mi
Max Discharge22,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerFrench Hydro LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/05/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00537
Federal IDMI00537
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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