Allegan, also known as Calkins Bridge, is a gravity dam located in Allegan, Michigan, along the Kalamazoo River.
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The dam was completed in 1936 and serves the primary purpose of hydroelectric power generation. With a dam height of 30 feet and a hydraulic height of 19.5 feet, Allegan has a normal storage capacity of 17,200 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 26,703 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Allegan is considered to have a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 120 feet and is equipped with six Tainter radial outlet gates. Despite its age, Allegan's condition assessment is currently listed as not available, and it undergoes inspections every three years. Overall, Allegan stands as a significant infrastructure for hydroelectric power production in the region, contributing to the sustainable management of water resources and climate considerations.
Year Completed |
1936 |
Dam Length |
1335 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
Kalamazoo River |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
1600 |
Hydraulic Height |
19.5 |
Drainage Area |
1550 |
Nid Storage |
20640 |
Structural Height |
24.5 |
Outlet Gates |
Tainter (radial) - 6 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
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Tri-ponds Family Camp Resort
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Ely Lake Campground
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Silver Creek Campground
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