Coordinates: 43°36′47.77″N 85°28′43.56″W / 43.6132694°N 85.4787667°W / 43.6132694; -85.4787667

Rogers Dam

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Rogers Dam
Dam, powerhouse and spillway
Rogers Dam is located in the United States
Rogers Dam
Location of Rogers Dam in the United States
CountryUnited States
LocationMecosta Township, Michigan
Coordinates43°36′47.77″N 85°28′43.56″W / 43.6132694°N 85.4787667°W / 43.6132694; -85.4787667
PurposePower
StatusOperational
Construction began1905
Opening date1906; 118 years ago (1906)
Owner(s)Consumers Energy
Dam and spillways
Type of damEmbankment, earth-fill
ImpoundsMuskegon River
Height43 ft (13 m)
Length800 ft (240 m)
Reservoir
CreatesRogers Dam Pond
Total capacity10,000 acre⋅ft (12,000,000 m3)
Surface area810 acres (3.3 km2)
Commission date1922
TypeRun-of-the-river
Hydraulic head39.2 ft (11.9 m)[1]
Turbines4 x 1.7 MW Francis-type
Installed capacity6.8 MW

Rogers Dam is an earth-filled embankment dam on the Muskegon River in Mecosta Township, Michigan, United States. It is located about six miles (9.7 km) south of Big Rapids. Construction of the dam began in 1905, and its power plant was commissioned in March 1906. Owned and operated by Consumers Energy, the primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power generation.[2][3][4] On December 22, 1921, the original 4.5-megawatt (6,000 hp) power plant was destroyed in a fire. It was rebuilt with an increased 6.8-megawatt (9,100 hp) installed capacity in 1922.[5] The rebuild cost approximately $450,000.[6] It is the oldest hydroelectric power plant operated by Consumers Energy who owns the Hardy and Croton dams downstream of Rogers Dam.[7]

Consumers Energy to discuss the future of its 13 hydropower dams in community talks: https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2023/09/consumers-energy-to-discuss-the-future-of-its-13-hydropower-dams-in-community-talks.html

References

  1. ^ "Dresden Island Hydroelectric Project Exhibit E Environmental Report" (PDF). Northern Illinois Hydropower. p. 175. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  2. ^ Hoogterp, Edward (2006). West Michigan Almanac. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press. p. 33. ISBN 0472031252.
  3. ^ "Peninsular Portland Cement Co". Concrete (Advertisement). 9 (2). Concrete Publishing Company: 160. February 1909. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  4. ^ Bernier, James R. (November 1, 2007). "Croton: Providing Electricity for a Century". Hydro World. 26 (7). Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  5. ^ "Consumers Energy Marks 100 Years of Service at Rogers Hydroelectric Dam and 75 Years of Service at Hardy Dam" (Press release). Consumers Energy. June 30, 2006. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  6. ^ "Consumers' Power Unit Conserves Fuel Supply". Michigan Manufacturer & Financial Record. 30 (5). University of Michigan: 4. July 29, 1922. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  7. ^ "Muskegon River". Consumers Energy. Retrieved January 1, 2015.

External links

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