Escanaba No 4 Boney Falls

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyDelta
Nearest CityWells
River/StreamEscanaba
Coordinates45.98010, -87.26890

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height49 ft
Dam Height49 ft
Dam Length3,300 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1 acre-ft
Max Storage1 acre-ft
Normal Storage1 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area770 sq mi
Max Discharge100,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/12/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00167
Federal IDMI00167
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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