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DamKalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
West Fork Portage Creek USGS Control
West Fork Portage Creek USGS Control is a dam in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
71°F Mostly cloudy
3 activities
42.2450°, -85.6150°
Overview
West Fork Portage Creek USGS Control is a dam in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It is a Other dam. It stands about 1 feet high. It was completed in 1959. Listed purpose: Other.
Dams shape Michigan's rivers, creating impoundments that support shoreline fishing, paddling and scenery while also affecting water flow and fish passage. This structure is documented in the Michigan Dam Inventory and regulated by the state (EGLE). Stay behind all safety barriers and heed posted restrictions near the dam and its spillway. Related places list the river and nearby waters.
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Dam Data5 / 12 fields
Dam Data
5 / 12 fieldsPhysical
Dam Height(ft)1 ft
Dam TypeOther
Administration
Managing AgencyMichigan EGLE
General
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History
Year Built1,959
Location
CountyKalamazoo
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Location
Michigan
Kalamazoo County
United StatesUS
Current Weather
Updated 11:23 PM71°F
Mostly cloudy
Feels like 69°
Wind
7.5 mph NW
Humidity
59%
Visibility
20 mi
UV Index
0
5-Day Forecast
Mon
25%75°
53°
Tue
4%75°
52°
Wed
66%73°
61°
Thu
84%76°
55°
Fri
14%75°
59°
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