Fawn River Power Company Dam
Fawn River Power Company Dam is an earth dam located in St. Joseph County, Michigan, built in 1830. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fawn River Power Company Dam
The primary purpose of Fawn River Power Company Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Constantine (local government). It impounds the Fawn River near Constantine.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 9 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 460 acre-feet. Completed in 1830, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/1901. That was over 125 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Joseph |
| Nearest City | Constantine |
| River/Stream | Fawn River |
| Coordinates | 41.84333, -85.66667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 9 ft |
| Year Completed | 1830 (196 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Max Discharge | 620 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Village of Constantine |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1901 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00373 |
| Federal ID | MI00373 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |