Bear Trap Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyIron
Nearest CityCrystal Falls
River/StreamNorth Branch Paint River
Coordinates46.29500, -88.92000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1885 (141 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage655 acre-ft
Max Storage655 acre-ft
Normal Storage415 acre-ft
Surface Area318 acres
Max Discharge190 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMr. and Mrs. Richard Gilleylen
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection01/01/1901
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00090
Federal IDMI00090
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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