UPPCO MONITORING HIGH WATER FLOWS AT DAM 1 IN ESCANABA
Marquette – Upper Peninsula Power Company is urging the public to stay away from Dam 1 on the Escanaba River near US 41 in Delta County and other hydroelectric facilities due to seasonally high water flows. Be alert for rapidly changing conditions. Significant winter snowfall and high water content in the regional snowpack, combined with…
PRICKETT LAKE DRAWDOWN PLANNED FOR 2026 RECREATIONAL SEASON
Marquette, Mich. – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) announced today that Prickett Lake will undergo a planned drawdown during the 2026 recreational season to support infrastructure maintenance at the Prickett Dam and Powerhouse. The drawdown will be conducted in two phases. The first phase has already been completed as part of the annual winter drawdown;…
Electric Meter Safety – A Little Space Keeps Everyone Safe
Your electric meter quietly does its job every day, but it also comes with important safety considerations. A little space and the right precautions help protect you, your neighbors, first responders, and UPPCO crews. Below, we’ll cover how to safely maintain access to your meter, why tampering is dangerous, and how to recognize when a…
