Upjohn Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyKalamazoo
Nearest CityGalesburg
River/StreamCastle Creek
Coordinates42.27500, -85.42000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length100 ft
Year Completed1845 (181 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage90 acre-ft
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Max Discharge190 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerUpjohn Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection01/01/1901
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00564
Federal IDMI00564
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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