Sturgeon Falls

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyDickinson
Nearest CityMarinette
River/StreamMenominee River
Coordinates45.74160, -87.86350

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height37 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length270 ft
Year Completed1905 (121 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,000 acre-ft
Max Storage2,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,000 acre-ft
Surface Area570 acres
Drainage Area3,014 sq mi
Max Discharge23,800 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerNorway, City of
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/12/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00199
Federal IDMI00199
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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