Lake Independence Dam
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Marquette |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Iron River |
| Coordinates | 46.81222, -87.68000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9,330 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,071 acres |
| Drainage Area | 95 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Marquette County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/16/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |