Lake Sally Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMarquette
Nearest CityNational Mine
River/StreamEly Creek
Coordinates46.47000, -87.65833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length100 ft
Year Completed1914 (112 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage860 acre-ft
Surface Area136 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge159 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerCleveland Cliffs Iron Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/01/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00468
Federal IDMI00468
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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