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Park Mill, located on the Menominee River at the border of Menominee, Michigan, and Marinette, Wisconsin, is a concrete gravity dam completed in 1920 primarily for hydroelectric purposes. With a height of 24 feet and a length of 538 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 3,788 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 4,060 square miles. The dam features a Tainter spillway with a width of 303 feet and is equipped with 12 radial outlet gates.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Park Mill has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While the condition assessment is listed as "Not Available," the dam undergoes inspections every 3 years to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. Emergency action plans have been prepared and updated periodically, demonstrating a commitment to the safety and proper management of this essential water resource infrastructure in the region.
Year_Completed | 1920 |
Dam_Height | 24 |
River_Or_Stream | Menominee River |
Dam_Length | 538 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Concrete |
Surface_Area | 539 |
Drainage_Area | 4060 |
Nid_Storage | 3788 |
Outlet_Gates | Tainter (radial) - 12 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Rock |
Nid_Height | 24 |
LITTLE CALUMET RIVER AT MUNSTER | 17cfs |
HART DITCH AT MUNSTER | 52cfs |
THORN CREEK AT THORNTON | 56cfs |
W BRANCH DU PAGE RIVER NR WEST CHICAGO | 28cfs |
SUGAR CREEK AT MILFORD | 347cfs |
KANKAKEE RIVER AT MOMENCE | 3880cfs |
IROQUOIS RIVER NEAR FORESMAN | 381cfs |