Kings Mill Dam
Kings Mill Dam is an earth dam located in St. Joseph County, Michigan, built in 1836. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Kings Mill Dam
The primary purpose of Kings Mill Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by St Joseph County Parks & Recreation (local government). It impounds the Nottawa Creek near Kings Mill.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 176 square miles. Completed in 1836, 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 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 11/08/2017.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Joseph |
| Nearest City | Kings Mill |
| River/Stream | Nottawa Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.02353, -85.37430 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1836 (190 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 176 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,792 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | St Joseph County Parks & Recreation |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/08/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00370 |
| Federal ID | MI00370 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |