Lower Paint

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyIron
Nearest CityFlorence
River/StreamPaint Branch
Coordinates46.02100, -88.25800

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length616 ft
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,846 acre-ft
Max Storage3,846 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,513 acre-ft
Surface Area340 acres
Drainage Area665 sq mi
Max Discharge11,900 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerWisconsin Electric Power Company
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/21/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00179
Federal IDMI00179
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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