Lower Menominee River Dam

Michigan — Menominee County — Menominee River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMenominee
RiverMenominee River
Coordinates45.10667, -87.63667

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length656 ft
NID Storage1,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,000 acre-ft
Surface Area150 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 4, 1977
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1924
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerScott Paper Company

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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