Monarch Paper Mill Dam
Monarch Paper Mill Dam is an earth dam located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, built in 1916. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Monarch Paper Mill Dam
The primary purpose of Monarch Paper Mill Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Fabri-kal Corporation (private). It impounds the Portage Creek near Kalamazoo.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 20 square miles. Completed in 1916, the structure is over a century old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/12/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo |
| Nearest City | Kalamazoo |
| River/Stream | Portage Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.25833, -85.57667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1916 (110 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Fabri-Kal Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00145 |
| Federal ID | MI00145 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |