Foote Dam
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hydroelectric power |
| Founded | 1918 |
| Founder | William A. Foote |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | Michigan |
| Products | Hydroelectric power (9 MW capacity) |
| Owner | Consumers Energy |
Foote Dam is a hydroelectric facility located on the Au Sable River within the state of Michigan.
Background
Constructed in 1918, Foote Dam possesses an energy production capacity of 9 MW. Positioned approximately 9 miles above Lake Huron, the dam bears the name of William A. Foote, the founder of Consumers Power (currently known as Consumers Energy). Foote originally conceived the idea of hydroelectric plants supplying power to Michigan's industrial areas, beginning with a project initiated in 1896 on the Kalamazoo River.
The dam remains under the private ownership and management of Consumers Energy.