Sturgeon River Dam
Sturgeon River Dam is a gravity dam located in Dickinson County, Michigan, built in 1924. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Sturgeon River Dam
The primary purpose of Sturgeon River Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Wisconsin Electric Power Company (private). It impounds the Sturgeon River near Loretto.
The dam stands 80 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 248 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 248 square miles. Completed in 1924, the structure is over a century old.
The most recent inspection on record was 09/15/1998. That was over 27 years ago.
At 80 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Dickinson |
| Nearest City | Loretto |
| River/Stream | Sturgeon River |
| Coordinates | 45.79000, -87.78667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 80 ft |
| Dam Height | 80 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 248 acres |
| Drainage Area | 248 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Wisconsin Electric Power Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/15/1998 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00198 |
| Federal ID | MI00198 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |