Iron River Light And Power Co

About Iron River Light And Power Co

The primary purpose of Iron River Light And Power Co is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Iron River (local government). It impounds the Iron near Iron River.

The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 76 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,891 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1870, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. 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 08/23/2018.

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