Lower Paint
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Iron |
| Nearest City | Florence |
| River/Stream | Paint Branch |
| Coordinates | 46.02100, -88.25800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 616 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,846 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,846 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,513 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 340 acres |
| Drainage Area | 665 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Wisconsin Electric Power Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |