Lower Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyHoughton
Nearest CityKenton
River/StreamE Br Ontonagon River
Coordinates46.45500, -88.78333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length160 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage180 acre-ft
Max Storage180 acre-ft
Normal Storage120 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area16 sq mi
Max Discharge1,120 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerUSDA Forest Service
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/10/2007
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00078
Federal IDMI00078
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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