Kingsford
Kingsford is a concrete dam located in Dickinson County, Michigan, built in 1924. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Kingsford
The primary purpose of Kingsford is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Wisconsin Electric Power Company (public utility). It impounds the Menominee River near Niagara.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 849 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 595 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,891 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,367 square miles. Completed in 1924, the structure is over a century 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/18/2019.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Dickinson |
| Nearest City | Niagara |
| River/Stream | Menominee River |
| Coordinates | 45.80830, -88.12670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 849 ft |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,891 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,891 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,891 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 595 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,367 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 41,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Wisconsin Electric Power Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/18/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00177 |
| Federal ID | MI00177 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |