Brook Lodge Dam
Brook Lodge Dam is an earth dam located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, built in 1880. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Brook Lodge Dam
The primary purpose of Brook Lodge 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 Upjohn Company (private). It impounds the Trib To Augusta Creek near Augusta.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Completed in 1880, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/27/1990. That was over 35 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo |
| Nearest City | Augusta |
| River/Stream | Trib To Augusta Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.35503, -85.36015 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1880 (146 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 575 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Upjohn Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00149 |
| Federal ID | MI00149 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |