Saxon Falls

Michigan — Gogebic County — Montreal River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyGogebic
RiverMontreal River
Coordinates46.53920, -90.37450

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length510 ft
NID Storage550 acre-ft
Max Storage550 acre-ft
Surface Area69 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 13, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1912
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerNorthern States Power Co

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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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