Cataract Hydroelectric
Michigan — Marquette County — Middle Branch Escanaba
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Marquette |
| River | Middle Branch Escanaba |
| Coordinates | 46.31570, -87.51270 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| NID Storage | 875 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 875 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 180 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | June 14, 2018 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1929 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Carbon Free Group |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.