It looks like the purpose of the radial gate is to drain the lake. That is, it is effectively an outlet control.
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| Steven Haskell, Aug 2023 |
Apr 2026:
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| wtvbam Century old Riley Dam in need of $3.6 million in repairs "While the facility was remarkably spared from a devastating EF-3 tornado that struck the region in March 2026, the underlying structural deficiencies have forced the village to suspend the use of dam gates until critical stabilization can occur...Village Manager Chris Mathis, who has previously overseen emergency measures such as using landscape fabric to seal leaking gates, is now navigating the challenge of funding these massive upgrades alongside ongoing tornado recovery costs. This local crisis mirrors a broader dam safety struggle across Michigan, where officials estimate over $1 billion is needed to address aging infrastructure." |
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I was not able to find the megawatt capacity of the generators. The square hole in the lower-right corner is where Chris used a ladder to go down below.
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