Alcona Dam

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Alcona Da
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The Alcona Dam
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Location within the state of Michigan
Location Curtis Township, Alcona County, Michigan
Coordinates 44°33′43″N83°48′16″W / 44.56193°N 83.80442°W / 44.56193; -83.80442 Coordinates: 44°33′43″N83°48′16″W / 44.56193°N 83.80442°W / 44.56193; -83.80442
Opening date1924
Dam and spillways
Type of dam Embankment dam
Power Station
Installed capacity8 MW

Alcona Dam is a hydro-electric dam on the Au Sable River in Michigan.

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Background

This hydro-electric dam is capable of producing 8,000 kilowatts. It is currently named after the county where it is located, but was originally named for a nearby road called Bamfield. Work began on Bamfield Dam in 1917, but the project stalled due to unstable sand and World War I. Construction resumed in 1923, and Alcona Hydro began commercial operation in 1924. [1] [ dead link ] The drop in elevation is approximately 30 feet (9.1 m), depending on the time of year. [2]

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References

  1. Au Sable River Consumers Energy
  2. "AuSable River Tour". Archived from the original on 2013-10-22. Retrieved 2011-08-09.