Hamilton Dam

Allegan County, Michigan (near Hamilton)

River/Stream: Rabbit River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
13 ft
Dam Length
440 ft
Reservoir Storage
500 acre-ft
Year Completed
1900
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
7,100 cfs

Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2009-09-17

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI00496
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
42.67667, -86.00333
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.