Palmer Bayou Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyAllegan
Nearest CityNew Richmond
River/StreamSwan Creek
Coordinates42.59330, -85.98720

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length6,900 ft
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,000 acre-ft
Max Storage2,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage950 acre-ft
Surface Area340 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge450 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerMDNR Wildlife
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/24/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00779
Federal IDMI00779
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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