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.
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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 Length |
538 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
Menominee River |
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 |
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|
335cfs |
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|
394cfs |
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|
2220cfs |
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|
1920cfs |
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|
370cfs |
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|
1200cfs |