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Bond Falls Sand Lake Dike, located in Ontonagon, Michigan, is a hydroelectric structure with a primary purpose of generating electricity and providing recreational opportunities.
Built in 1938, this earth dam stands at 10 feet high and spans 110 feet in length, holding a storage capacity of 36,000 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and is inspected regularly to ensure its safety and efficiency.
The dam's spillway, with a width of 130 feet, is uncontrolled, and the hazard potential is classified as low. Despite its age, the Bond Falls Sand Lake Dike has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, with no available condition assessment data. The structure is associated with four other structures and is situated along the Middle Branch Ontonagon river, providing a picturesque and essential water resource management system in the region. As a significant component of the local water infrastructure, the dam plays a vital role in supporting the environmental and economic well-being of the area.
Year Completed |
1938 |
Dam Length |
110 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
Middle Branch Ontonagon |
Surface Area |
2160 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
36000 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
10 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Bond Falls Flowage
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Robbins Pond Campground
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Burned Dam
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Burned Dam Campground
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Marion Lake 1
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Marion Lake Campground
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South Branch,Confluence Of Cisco Branch And Tenmile Creek To Confluence With West Branch
West Branch, Mi State Highway 28 To Cascade Falls
Net River Mainstem, Confluence With East/West Branches To Confluence With The Mainstem Paint River
From Wagner Lake In Sec 13, T49N, R31W To Eastern Boundary Of The Ottawa Nf In Sec 12, T48N, R35@
West Branch Net River, From Its Source In Sec 35, T48N, R34W To Confluence With Mainstem Net River In Sec 24, T46N, R34W
East Branch Net River, From Its Source In Sec 8, T47N, R32W To Confluence With Mainstem Net River In Sec 24, T46N, R34W