Concord Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Concord Dam, also known as Concord Mill Dam, is a privately owned structure situated in Concord, Michigan along the North Branch Kalamazoo River.


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Summary

Built in 1830, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and stretches 270 feet in length, with a primary purpose of recreation. With a storage capacity of 400 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1900 cubic feet per second, the dam provides a serene surface area of 63 acres for recreational activities.

Although last inspected in 1978 with a low hazard potential rating, Concord Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Despite being in operation for nearly two centuries, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, with no emergency action plan prepared or updated. The risk assessment for Concord Dam is moderate, presenting a potential risk level of 3, necessitating further evaluation and potential risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for both water resource and climate enthusiasts who frequent the area.

Year Completed

1830

Dam Length

270

Dam Height

12

River Or Stream

North Branch Kalamazoo River

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

63

Hydraulic Height

12

Nid Storage

400

Structural Height

12

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

12
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.