Republic Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMarquette
Nearest CityFloodwood
River/StreamMichigamme River
Coordinates46.38833, -87.98500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1913 (113 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,650 acre-ft
Max Storage1,650 acre-ft
Normal Storage850 acre-ft
Surface Area145 acres
Drainage Area240 sq mi
Max Discharge3,700 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRepublic Mountain Lake LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection09/19/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00579
Federal IDMI00579
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams