J.r. Whiting Power Plant Dam
J.r. Whiting Power Plant Dam is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Michigan, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About J.r. Whiting Power Plant Dam
J.r. Whiting Power Plant Dam is a dam in Monroe, Michigan. The dam is owned by Consumers Power Company (private). It impounds the Lake Erie.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 5,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 465 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/1901. That was over 125 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Lake Erie |
| Coordinates | 41.79167, -83.45000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 465 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 465 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Consumers Power Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1901 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00778 |
| Federal ID | MI00778 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |