Little Quinnesec Falls Dam

Dickinson County, Michigan (near Niagara, WI)

River/Stream: Menominee River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
65 ft
Dam Length
—
Reservoir Storage
1,400 acre-ft
Year Completed
1916
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
9,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 1990-07-31

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
MI00826
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
45.77083, -87.98750
Age
110 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.