Sand River Wildlife Flooding Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMarquette
Nearest CitySand River
River/StreamSand River
Coordinates46.48333, -87.12500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length160 ft
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,747 acre-ft
Max Storage2,747 acre-ft
Normal Storage492 acre-ft
Surface Area410 acres
Drainage Area28 sq mi
Max Discharge1,900 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerMDNR Wildlife
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/26/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00585
Federal IDMI00585
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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