Michigamme Falls

Michigan — Iron County

Location

StateMichigan
CountyIron
Coordinates45.95550, -88.19660

Physical Characteristics

NID Height72 ft
Dam Height72 ft
Dam Length1,451 ft
NID Storage7,460 acre-ft
Max Storage7,460 acre-ft
Surface Area505 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1953
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerWisconsin Electric Power Company

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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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