Menominee
Menominee is a concrete dam located in Menominee County, Michigan, built in 1924. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Menominee
The primary purpose of Menominee 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 New Hydro, Inc (private). It impounds the Menominee River near Menominee Mi, Marinette Wi.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 456 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 143 acres, has a storage capacity of 650 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4,060 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/21/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Menominee |
| Nearest City | Menominee Mi, Marinette Wi |
| River/Stream | Menominee River |
| Coordinates | 45.10700, -87.63730 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 456 ft |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 143 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,060 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 61,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | NEW Hydro, Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00875 |
| Federal ID | WI00875 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |