Norway Point

Alpena County, Michigan (near Alpena)

River/Stream: Thunder Bay

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
43 ft
Dam Length
2,486 ft
Reservoir Storage
27,550 acre-ft
Year Completed
1924
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Not Listed
Max Discharge
55,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-08-24

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI00189
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
45.10190, -83.51920
Age
102 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.