Escanaba No 1 Dam

Michigan — Delta County — Escanaba River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyDelta
RiverEscanaba River
Coordinates45.79500, -87.07833

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length800 ft
NID Storage2,000 acre-ft
Max Storage2,000 acre-ft
Surface Area125 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 28, 2008
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1907
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerUpper Peninsula Power Company
Other NameFlat Rock # 1 Dam

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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.

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