Eagle Lake Dam
Eagle Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Eagle Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Eagle Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mdnr Parks & Recreation (state). It impounds the Tributary To Kalamazoo River near Augusta.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 189 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,940 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 years 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/25/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo |
| Nearest City | Augusta |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Kalamazoo River |
| Coordinates | 42.32810, -85.32880 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,940 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,940 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 960 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 189 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 215 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Parks & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/25/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00799 |
| Federal ID | MI00799 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |