Palmer Bayou Dam

Allegan County, Michigan (near New Richmond)

River/Stream: Swan Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
11 ft
Dam Length
6,900 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1952
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
450 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2019-10-24

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
MI00779
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
42.59330, -85.98720
Age
74 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.