Kleber
Kleber is a gravity dam located in Cheboygan County, Michigan, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kleber
The primary purpose of Kleber 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 46 feet tall and stretches 535 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 267 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 313 square miles. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Cheboygan |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Black River |
| Coordinates | 45.39160, -84.33290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 535 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 267 acres |
| Drainage Area | 313 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14,300 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 | MI00546 |
| Federal ID | MI00546 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |