Forkers Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyBerrien
Nearest CityNew Buffalo
River/StreamTributary to Galein River
Coordinates41.83722, -86.63944

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage96 acre-ft
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge10 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRobert Forker
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection01/01/1901
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI02035
Federal IDMI02035
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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