Rainy River Dam

Michigan — Montmorency County — West Branch Upper Rainy River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMontmorency
RiverWest Branch Upper Rainy River
Coordinates45.19605, -84.07574

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length296 ft
NID Storage1,755 acre-ft
Max Storage1,755 acre-ft
Surface Area270 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 14, 2016
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMDNR Wildlife
Other NameRainy River Dam

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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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