Centreville Dam
Centreville Dam is a gravity dam located in St. Joseph County, Michigan, built in 1890. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Centreville Dam
The primary purpose of Centreville Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Gregory P. Sirna (private). It impounds the Prairie River near St Louis.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 140 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/18/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Joseph |
| Nearest City | St Louis |
| River/Stream | Prairie River |
| Coordinates | 41.92167, -85.50833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 140 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Gregory P. Sirna |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/18/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00552 |
| Federal ID | MI00552 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |