Dams

Since 1) I seem to be exploring Portland, and 2) I seem to be seeking out Grand River dams, I decided to seek out Portland's dam today. It fits both groups. I've been vaguely aware of this dam for years, but never felt any need to find it, as it's not a "big" dam. Evidently I've changed my mind....

Near Eaton Rapids on the Grand River.

Fitzgerald Park in Grand Ledge, Michigan.

One last photo from our walk along the Grand River.

With leaf. Grand Ledge, again.

Grand Ledge, Michigan.

Joan: So what you got planned for today? Joel: Well, there's this dam north of Portland. You'll be surprised. This dam is fifteen miles due north from our house (nearer Lyons than Portland, just for the record). Somehow I lived in Mulliken for over two decades before I discovered it. 'Twas certainly worth the trip, and one of my best 366 Snaps efforts. The dam, built in 1907, is part of the Consumers Energy power grid which powers much of lower Michigan. A few months later we'd be back, watching the water cascade through those gates with the river at flood stage . ========== This photograph is an outtake from my 2012 photo-a-day project, 366 Snaps . Number of project photos taken: 51 Title of " roll :" Webber Dam Other photos taken on 11/8/2012: none.

This is the barn/garage/whatever on the grounds beside the Portland Municipal Dam, with the dam in the background of this photo. As you can see, the building's in rather poor repair.