Republic Mine Tailings Pond Dam Tertiary

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMarquette
Nearest CityRepublic
River/StreamTributary to Michigamme River
Coordinates46.36833, -87.95333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length6,340 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage800 acre-ft
Surface Area154 acres
Max Discharge100 cfs
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 IDMI00575
Federal IDMI00575
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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