Four Mile Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyAlpena
Nearest CityAlpena
River/StreamThunder Bay
Coordinates45.09270, -83.50260

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length700 ft
Year Completed1902 (124 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage900 acre-ft
Max Storage900 acre-ft
Normal Storage900 acre-ft
Surface Area90 acres
Drainage Area1,260 sq mi
Max Discharge29,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/24/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00170
Federal IDMI00170
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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