Escanaba No 3
Escanaba No 3 is a concrete dam located in Delta County, Michigan, built in 1919. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Escanaba No 3
The primary purpose of Escanaba No 3 is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. It impounds the Escanaba near Es Escanaba.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 907 square miles. Completed in 1919, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/12/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Michigan dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | Es Escanaba |
| River/Stream | Escanaba |
| Coordinates | 45.83269, -87.09288 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 907 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 21,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00166 |
| Federal ID | MI00166 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |