King Milling Company Dam
King Milling Company Dam is an earth dam located in Kent County, Michigan, built in 1942. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About King Milling Company Dam
The primary purpose of King Milling Company Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by King Milling Company (private). It impounds the Flat River near Lowell.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 53 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 645 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 587 square miles. Completed in 1942, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 07/11/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent |
| Nearest City | Lowell |
| River/Stream | Flat River |
| Coordinates | 42.92667, -85.34667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 645 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 645 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Drainage Area | 587 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | King Milling Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00570 |
| Federal ID | MI00570 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |