Dams in Iron County, Michigan
10Total Dams
4High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Iron County, Michigan
Iron County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Iron County is 89 years old. The most common purpose is hydroelectric. The tallest dam is Peavy Falls at 96 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peavy Falls | High | Satisfactory | 96 | Hydroelectric | 1943 |
| Brule | High | Satisfactory | 79 | Hydroelectric | 1919 |
| Michigamme Falls | High | Satisfactory | 72 | Hydroelectric | 1953 |
| Way Dike D | High | Satisfactory | 15 | Hydroelectric | 1941 |
| Hemlock Falls | Low | Satisfactory | 45 | Hydroelectric | 1953 |
| Lower Paint | Low | Satisfactory | 28 | Hydroelectric | 1952 |
| Crystal Falls | Low | Satisfactory | 25 | Hydroelectric | 1903 |
| Robert Minerick Dam | Low | Not Rated | 13 | Recreation | 1978 |
| Gagnon Dam | Low | Not Rated | 7 | Recreation | |
| Bear Trap Dam | Low | Not Rated | 7 | Recreation | 1885 |