Vitton Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyHoughton
Nearest CityNone-Lake Superior
River/StreamBoston Creek
Coordinates47.18000, -88.56667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage300 acre-ft
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Normal Storage300 acre-ft
Surface Area107 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerFlorence Vitton
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection12/06/2000
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00484
Federal IDMI00484
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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