Tower
Tower is a gravity dam located in Cheboygan County, Michigan, built in 1918. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tower
The primary purpose of Tower 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 Wolverine Power Corporation (public utility). It impounds the Black River.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 727 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 83 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 440 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 302 square miles. Completed in 1918, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/13/2022.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Cheboygan |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Black River |
| Coordinates | 45.36370, -84.29710 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 727 ft |
| Year Completed | 1918 (108 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 83 acres |
| Drainage Area | 302 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,320 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Wolverine Power Corporation |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00545 |
| Federal ID | MI00545 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |