Republic Mine Tailings Pond Dams

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMarquette
Nearest CityRepublic
River/StreamTributary to Michigamme River
Coordinates46.37333, -87.95833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height91 ft
Dam Height91 ft
Dam Length22,300 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,000 acre-ft
Max Storage880 acre-ft
Normal Storage8,000 acre-ft
Surface Area220 acres
Max Discharge200 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 IDMI00578
Federal IDMI00578
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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