Monroe Street Dam
Monroe Street Dam is an earth dam located in Calhoun County, Michigan, built in 1894. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Monroe Street Dam
The primary purpose of Monroe Street Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Battle Creek (local government). It impounds the Kalamazoo River near Battle Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 342 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 270 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 538 square miles. Completed in 1894, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/22/2018.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Calhoun |
| Nearest City | Battle Creek |
| River/Stream | Kalamazoo River |
| Coordinates | 42.31276, -85.18522 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 342 ft |
| Year Completed | 1894 (132 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 538 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,660 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Battle Creek |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00299 |
| Federal ID | MI00299 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |