French Hydro

Berrien County, Michigan (near Niles)

River/Stream: St Joseph River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Arch
Height
13 ft
Dam Length
321 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,600 acre-ft
Year Completed
1914
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
22,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2018-06-05

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
MI00537
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
41.81760, -86.25910
Age
112 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.