Crystal Falls
Crystal Falls is a gravity dam located in Iron County, Michigan, built in 1903. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Crystal Falls
The primary purpose of Crystal Falls 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 City Of Crystal Falls (local government). It impounds the Paint Branch near Crystal Falls.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 101 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 590 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 597 square miles. Completed in 1903, 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 08/22/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Iron |
| Nearest City | Crystal Falls |
| River/Stream | Paint Branch |
| Coordinates | 46.10660, -88.33450 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 101 ft |
| Year Completed | 1903 (123 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 590 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 590 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 590 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 597 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | City of Crystal Falls |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00530 |
| Federal ID | MI00530 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |