Gagnon Dam
Gagnon Dam is an other dam located in Iron County, Michigan. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gagnon Dam
The primary purpose of Gagnon Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mdnr Wildlife (state). It impounds the Mccutcheon Creek near Kingsford.
The dam stands 7 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/1901. That was over 125 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Iron |
| Nearest City | Kingsford |
| River/Stream | Mccutcheon Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.22667, -88.32000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1901 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI01309 |
| Federal ID | MI01309 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |