Adamsville Hydroelectric Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyCass
Nearest CityAdamsville (415)
River/StreamChristiana Creek
Coordinates41.78333, -85.99667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length1,645 ft
Year Completed1865 (161 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,900 acre-ft
Max Storage1,900 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,590 acre-ft
Surface Area798 acres
Drainage Area91 sq mi
Max Discharge1,153 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerNibco, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/18/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00729
Federal IDMI00729
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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