Republic Mine Tailings Pond Dam B

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMarquette
Nearest CityRepublic
River/StreamTributary to Michigamme River
Coordinates46.37167, -87.95333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length12,320 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,000 acre-ft
Max Storage5,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,500 acre-ft
Surface Area288 acres
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerMarquette Iron Mining Partnership
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection01/01/1901
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00568
Federal IDMI00568
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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