Concord Dam
Concord Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Michigan, built in 1830. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Concord Dam
The primary purpose of Concord Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rosemary & L Medek Joers (private). It impounds the North Branch Kalamazoo River near Concord.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 63 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 400 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 09/20/1978. That was over 47 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Concord |
| River/Stream | North Branch Kalamazoo River |
| Coordinates | 42.17833, -84.65000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1830 (196 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 63 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rosemary & L Medek Joers |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/20/1978 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00123 |
| Federal ID | MI00123 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |