Allegan City Dam

Allegan County, Michigan (near Allegan)

River/Stream: Kalamazoo River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
14 ft
Dam Length
450 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,100 acre-ft
Year Completed
1900
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
5,400 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2023-08-18

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI00489
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
42.52500, -85.84667
Age
126 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.