Rainy River Dam
Michigan — Montmorency County — West Branch Upper Rainy River
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Montmorency |
| River | West Branch Upper Rainy River |
| Coordinates | 45.19605, -84.07574 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 296 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,755 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,755 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 270 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | July 14, 2016 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1960 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Other Name | Rainy River Dam |
Location Map
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.