Watervliet Dam is a gravity dam located in Berrien County, Michigan, built in 1849. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 11 ft11 ft tall and 130 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Watervliet Dam
The primary purpose of Watervliet Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Berrien Co Brownfield Redevelop Au (private). It impounds the Paw Paw River near Watervliet.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 106 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet. Completed in 1849, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
The most recent inspection on record was 08/30/2007. That was over 19 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien |
| Nearest City | Watervliet |
| River/Stream | Paw Paw River |
| Coordinates | 42.19167, -86.26000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Year Completed | 1849 (177 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 106 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Berrien Co Brownfield Redevelop Au |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2007 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00204 |
| Federal ID | MI00204 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |