Lamberson Dam

St. Joseph County, Michigan (near Colon)

River/Stream: Swan Creek

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
16 ft
Dam Length
110 ft
Reservoir Storage
4,375 acre-ft
Year Completed
1839
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
2,050 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2019-11-07

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI00371
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
41.95788, -85.32315
Age
187 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.