Michigamme Falls
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Iron |
| Nearest City | Iron Mountain |
| River/Stream | Michigamme River |
| Coordinates | 45.95550, -88.19660 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 72 ft |
| Dam Height | 72 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,451 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,460 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,460 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,460 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 505 acres |
| Drainage Area | 724 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Wisconsin Electric Power Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |