Rainy River Dam
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Montmorency |
| Nearest City | Cheboygan |
| River/Stream | West Branch Upper Rainy River |
| Coordinates | 45.19605, -84.07574 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 296 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,755 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,755 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 810 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 270 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 253 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/14/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |