Dams in Menominee County, Michigan
8Total Dams
2High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Menominee County, Michigan
Menominee County has 8 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Menominee County is 105 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Chalk Hill at 48 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalk Hill | High | Satisfactory | 48 | Hydroelectric | 1927 |
| Lower Menominee River Dam | High | Not Rated | 29 | Hydroelectric | 1924 |
| Shakey Lakes Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 14 | Recreation | 1926 |
| Hermansville Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 12 | Recreation | 1888 |
| Menominee | Low | Satisfactory | 24 | Hydroelectric | 1924 |
| Hayward Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 10 | Recreation | 1952 |
| Peterson Pond Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 8 | Recreation | 1900 |
| White Rapids Left Causeway | Low | Satisfactory | 7 | Hydroelectric | 1927 |