Hemlock Falls

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyIron
Nearest CityIron Mountain
River/StreamMichigamme River
Coordinates46.13120, -88.22520

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height45 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length409 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage410 acre-ft
Normal Storage410 acre-ft
Surface Area75 acres
Drainage Area665 sq mi
Max Discharge16,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerWisconsin Electric Power Company
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/20/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00172
Federal IDMI00172
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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