White Rapids Left Causeway
White Rapids Left Causeway is a dam located in Menominee County, Michigan, built in 1927. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About White Rapids Left Causeway
The primary purpose of White Rapids Left Causeway 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.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 465 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,990 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3,228 square miles. Completed in 1927, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/14/2022.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Menominee |
| River/Stream | Menominee |
| Coordinates | 45.48000, -87.80330 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,990 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,990 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,990 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 465 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,228 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Wisconsin Electric Power Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00207 |
| Federal ID | MI00207S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |