Lower Menominee River Dam

Menominee County, Michigan (near Menominee)

River/Stream: Menominee River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
29 ft
Dam Length
656 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1924
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
46,600 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 1977-09-04

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI00532
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
45.10667, -87.63667
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.