Forkers Dam

Berrien County, Michigan (near New Buffalo)

River/Stream: Tributary to Galein River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
21 ft
Dam Length
250 ft
Reservoir Storage
96 acre-ft
Year Completed
1966
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
10 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 1901-01-01

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
MI02035
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
41.83722, -86.63944
Age
60 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.