Five Channels Dam, Historic hydroelectric dam in Iosco County, Michigan, United States
Five Channels Dam stretches 800 feet across the Au Sable River, featuring controlled outlet gates and creating a 237-acre reservoir called Five Channels Pond.
The construction of this hydroelectric facility between 1911 and 1912 included a 45-acre workers camp with water supply, sewage system, school, and other facilities.
The dam structure represents early 20th-century engineering methods as the second of six hydroelectric plants built along the lower Au Sable River system.
Visitors can access Five Channels Pond for fishing multiple species including walleye, northern pike, and bass, with boat launches and tailwater fishing sites available.
The facility maintains a specialized portage slide system for canoes and kayaks while generating hydroelectric power through its 40-foot-high gravity dam structure.
Location: Iosco County
GPS coordinates: 44.45530,-83.67660
Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:35
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