Paw Paw Lake Level Control Structure
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien |
| Nearest City | Watervliet |
| River/Stream | Paw Paw River |
| Coordinates | 42.20773, -86.25007 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 720 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 720 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 922 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Berrien County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/04/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |