Briggs Dam

Van Buren County, Michigan (near Paw Paw)

River/Stream: South Branch Paw Paw River

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
9 ft
Dam Length
500 ft
Reservoir Storage
64 acre-ft
Year Completed
1898
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,048 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2020-07-28

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI02020
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
42.21833, -85.89500
Age
128 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.