Baw Beese Lake Dam
Baw Beese Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Hillsdale County, Michigan, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Baw Beese Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Baw Beese Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hillsdale County Drain Commissioner (private). It impounds the St. Joseph River near Hillsdale.
The dam stands 6 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 475 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,950 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years 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 10/02/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Hillsdale |
| Nearest City | Hillsdale |
| River/Stream | St. Joseph River |
| Coordinates | 41.91000, -84.61583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,950 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,950 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 475 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hillsdale County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/02/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00886 |
| Federal ID | MI00886 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |