Monarch Paper Mill Dam

Kalamazoo County, Michigan (near Kalamazoo)

River/Stream: Portage Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
125 ft
Reservoir Storage
160 acre-ft
Year Completed
1916
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
3,600 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2013-07-12

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI00145
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
42.25833, -85.57667
Age
110 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.