Crystal Falls

Iron County, Michigan (near Crystal Falls)

River/Stream: Paint Branch

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
101 ft
Reservoir Storage
590 acre-ft
Year Completed
1903
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2019-08-22

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
MI00530
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
46.10660, -88.33450
Age
123 years

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.