Upper Constantine Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountySt. Joseph
Nearest CityConstantine
River/StreamFawn River
Coordinates41.84077, -85.65132

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1903 (123 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage404 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres
Drainage Area247 sq mi
Max Discharge2,400 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerOx Engineered Products
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/07/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00554
Federal IDMI00554
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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