Cambria Mill Pond Dam
Cambria Mill Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Hillsdale County, Michigan, built in 1890. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cambria Mill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Cambria Mill Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cambria Township (private). It impounds the E Fork W Br St Joseph River near Cambria.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 26 square miles. Completed in 1890, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/24/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Hillsdale |
| Nearest City | Cambria |
| River/Stream | E Fork W Br St Joseph River |
| Coordinates | 41.82333, -84.65833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 26 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Cambria Township |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00553 |
| Federal ID | MI00553 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |