Briggs Dam
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Van Buren |
| Nearest City | Paw Paw |
| River/Stream | South Branch Paw Paw River |
| Coordinates | 42.21833, -85.89500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1898 (128 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 57 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,048 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Village of Paw Paw |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |