Lower Menominee River Dam

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMenominee
Nearest CityMenominee
River/StreamMenominee River
Coordinates45.10667, -87.63667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length656 ft
Year Completed1924 (102 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage680 acre-ft
Surface Area150 acres
Drainage Area4,051 sq mi
Max Discharge46,600 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerScott Paper Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection09/04/1977
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00532
Federal IDMI00532
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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