Gribben Tailings Basin Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMarquette
Nearest CityGwinn
River/StreamTrib to Goose Lake Outlet
Coordinates46.43333, -87.51667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height115 ft
Dam Height115 ft
Dam Length22,000 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage19,900 acre-ft
Max Storage15,400 acre-ft
Normal Storage19,900 acre-ft
Surface Area1,198 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge23 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerTilden Mining Company LC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/09/2016
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00113
Federal IDMI00113
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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