Marion Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyOsceola
Nearest CityMarion
River/StreamMiddle Branch River
Coordinates44.10412, -85.14826

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1893 (133 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage100 acre-ft
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Drainage Area59 sq mi
Max Discharge800 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerVillage of Marion
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/19/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00310
Federal IDMI00310
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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