Saxon Falls

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyGogebic
Nearest CityNone
River/StreamMontreal River
Coordinates46.53920, -90.37450

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length510 ft
Year Completed1912 (114 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage550 acre-ft
Max Storage550 acre-ft
Normal Storage550 acre-ft
Surface Area69 acres
Drainage Area262 sq mi
Max Discharge9,500 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerNorthern States Power Co
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/13/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00196
Federal IDMI00196
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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