Grand Rapids West Side Dam

Kent County, Michigan (near Grand Rapids)

River/Stream: Grand River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
24 ft
Dam Length
520 ft
Reservoir Storage
—
Year Completed
1917
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
13,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 1901-01-01

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI00508
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
42.98000, -85.67500
Age
109 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.