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Notable lake · Berrien, Michigan

Buchanan Dam

Buchanan Dam is a lake in Berrien, Michigan.

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Buchanan Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Buchanan Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Buchanan Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.83916, -86.35121. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Buchanan Dam

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Buchanan Dam

    • Moon Lake · lake · Berrien · ~3 km · Must-see
    • Moon Lake · lake · Saint Joseph · ~3 km · Must-see
    • Weaver Lake · lake · Saint Joseph · ~5 km · Must-see
    • Weaver Lake · lake · Berrien · ~5 km · Must-see
    • Round Lake · lake · Saint Joseph · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Round Lake · lake · Berrien · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Clear Lake · lake · Berrien · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Madron Lake · lake · Berrien · ~8 km · Must-see
    • Madron Lake · lake · Saint Joseph · ~8 km · Must-see
    • Colvin Lake · lake · Berrien · ~9 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Buchanan Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Buchanan Dam yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Buchanan Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Buchanan Dam?

    Nearby: Moon Lake (lake, 3 km), Moon Lake (lake, 3 km), Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve (sanctuary, 4 km), Weaver Lake (lake, 5 km), Weaver Lake (lake, 5 km), Round Lake (lake, 7 km).

    Is Buchanan Dam worth visiting?

    Buchanan Dam is listed as a notable lake in Michigan on Spotwander.