Bellevue Mill Dam
Bellevue Mill Dam is an earth dam located in Eaton County, Michigan, built in 1854. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bellevue Mill Dam
The primary purpose of Bellevue Mill Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Michiana Hydro-electric Power Corporation (local government). It impounds the Battle Creek near Bellevue.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 252 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 176 square miles. Completed in 1854, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/28/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Eaton |
| Nearest City | Bellevue |
| River/Stream | Battle Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.45000, -85.01670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1854 (172 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 176 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Michiana Hydro-Electric Power Corporation |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00049 |
| Federal ID | MI00049 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |