Lower Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Houghton |
| Nearest City | Kenton |
| River/Stream | E Br Ontonagon River |
| Coordinates | 46.45500, -88.78333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,120 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USDA Forest Service |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/10/2007 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |