Ford Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Baraga |
| Nearest City | Alberta |
| River/Stream | Plumbago Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.64461, -88.47911 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Michigan Technological University |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |