Kingsford

Dickinson County, Michigan (near Niagara)

River/Stream: Menominee River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
38 ft
Dam Length
849 ft
Reservoir Storage
6,891 acre-ft
Year Completed
1924
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
41,200 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2019-06-18

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI00177
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
45.80830, -88.12670
Age
102 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.