Escanaba No 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Escanaba No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1907 and is 119 years old. Its primary use is hydroelectric.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 90.6% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 125 acres |
| Drainage Area | 892 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14,600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00164 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Upper Peninsula Power Company
Private
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Escanaba No 1 Dam?
Escanaba No 1 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Escanaba No 1 Dam?
Escanaba No 1 Dam is owned by Upper Peninsula Power Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Escanaba No 1 Dam built?
Escanaba No 1 Dam was completed in 1907, making it 119 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Escanaba No 1 Dam?
Escanaba No 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Hydroelectric. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Escanaba No 1 Dam?
Escanaba No 1 Dam has a dam height of 31 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Escanaba No 1 Dam last inspected?
Escanaba No 1 Dam was last inspected on May 28, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.