Little Quinnesec Falls Dam

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyDickinson
Nearest CityNiagara, WI
River/StreamMenominee River
Coordinates45.77083, -87.98750

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height65 ft
Dam Height65 ft
Year Completed1916 (110 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,400 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,400 acre-ft
Surface Area440 acres
Drainage Area2,470 sq mi
Max Discharge9,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerConsolidated Water Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/31/1990
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00826
Federal IDMI00826
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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