Bessemer Township Park Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Gogebic |
| Nearest City | Ramsay |
| River/Stream | Black River |
| Coordinates | 46.47333, -90.00167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,340 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bessemer Township |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |