Loud

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyIosco
Nearest CityOscoda
River/StreamAu Sable River
Coordinates44.46366, -83.72182

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length2,180 ft
Year Completed1913 (113 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage12,600 acre-ft
Max Storage12,600 acre-ft
Normal Storage12,600 acre-ft
Surface Area790 acres
Drainage Area1,602 sq mi
Max Discharge26,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerConsumers Energy Company
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/13/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00178
Federal IDMI00178
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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