Bond Falls Main Dam in Ontonagon, Michigan, is a captivating structure that serves as a vital component for hydroelectric power generation and recreational activities.
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Completed in 1938, this earth and gravity dam stands at a height of 50 feet, with a hydraulic height of 45 feet and a length of 820 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 36,000 acre-feet and a surface area of 2,160 acres, catering to a drainage area of 190 square miles.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Bond Falls Main Dam boasts a controlled spillway with a width of 26 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 7,200 cubic feet per second. The dam's hazard potential is rated as high, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and risk management measures. With its picturesque location on the Middle Branch Ontonagon River, the dam not only provides renewable energy but also offers opportunities for outdoor recreation, making it a significant and multifaceted water resource infrastructure in the region.
Year Completed |
1938 |
Dam Length |
820 |
Dam Height |
50 |
River Or Stream |
Middle Branch Ontonagon |
Surface Area |
2160 |
Hydraulic Height |
45 |
Drainage Area |
190 |
Nid Storage |
36000 |
Structural Height |
50 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Tainter (radial) - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
50 |
| 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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Stannard Town Campground
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Marion Lake 1
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