Otsego Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyAllegan
Nearest CityAllegan
River/StreamKalamazoo River
Coordinates42.46500, -85.74960

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length570 ft
Year Completed1904 (122 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,530 acre-ft
Max Storage1,530 acre-ft
Normal Storage425 acre-ft
Surface Area67 acres
Drainage Area1,474 sq mi
Max Discharge3,800 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMDNR Wildlife
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/12/2014
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00619
Federal IDMI00619
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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