Sturgeon River Dam

Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMichigan
CountyDickinson
Nearest CityLoretto
River/StreamSturgeon River
Coordinates45.79000, -87.78667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height80 ft
Dam Height80 ft
Dam Length290 ft
Year Completed1924 (102 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,700 acre-ft
Max Storage6,700 acre-ft
Normal Storage5,700 acre-ft
Surface Area248 acres
Drainage Area248 sq mi
Max Discharge4,400 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerWisconsin Electric Power Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection09/15/1998
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMI00198
Federal IDMI00198
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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