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Michigan — Iron County — Michigamme River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyIron
RiverMichigamme River
Coordinates46.15950, -88.23600

Physical Characteristics

NID Height73 ft
Dam Height47 ft
Dam Length345 ft
NID Storage125,350 acre-ft
Max Storage125,350 acre-ft
Surface Area6,400 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 27, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1941
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerWisconsin Electric Power Company
Other NameMichigamme Reservoir

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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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