White Rapids

Marinette County, Wisconsin (near Marinette)

River/Stream: Menominee River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
49 ft
Dam Length
1,236 ft
Reservoir Storage
5,990 acre-ft
Year Completed
1927
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
49,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-06-14

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI00207
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
45.48250, -87.80262
Age
99 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.