Saxon Falls

Gogebic County, Michigan (near None)

River/Stream: Montreal River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
35 ft
Dam Length
510 ft
Reservoir Storage
550 acre-ft
Year Completed
1912
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
9,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-09-13

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI00196
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
46.53920, -90.37450
Age
114 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.