Berrien Springs Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien |
| Nearest City | Berrien Springs |
| River/Stream | Saint Joseph River |
| Coordinates | 41.94500, -86.32833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 600 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,081 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 61,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | American Electric Power |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/19/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |