Lake Independence Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMarquette
Nearest CityNone
River/StreamIron River
Coordinates46.81222, -87.68000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length150 ft
Year Completed1913 (113 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage16,100 acre-ft
Max Storage16,100 acre-ft
Normal Storage9,330 acre-ft
Surface Area2,071 acres
Drainage Area95 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMarquette County Drain Commissioner
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/16/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00438
Federal IDMI00438
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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