Croton Dam - Croton, Michigan
N 43° 26.229 W 085° 39.847
16T E 608111 N 4810228
The Croton Dam and hydro-electric plant located on the Muskegon River.
Waymark Code: WMCB4F
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 08/17/2011
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Croton Dam (or Croton Hydroelectric Plant) is a dam and powerplant complex on the Muskegon River in Croton Township, Newaygo County, Michigan. It was built in 1907 under the direction of William D. Fargo by the Grand Rapids - Muskegon Power Company, a predecessor of Consumers Energy. The 40-foot-high (12 m) dam impounds 7.2 billion U.S. gallons (6 billion imp. gal/27 billion L) of water in its 1,209-acre (489 ha) reservoir and is capable of producing 8,850 kilowatts at peak outflow. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
Waterway where the dam is located: Muskegon River / Croton Pond
Main use of the Water Dam: Hydroelectric Power Production
Material used in the structure: Masonry/Concrete
Height of Dam: 40 feet
Date built: 01/01/1907
Fishing Allowed: yes
Motor Sports Allowed: yes
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