Tilden Recirculation Basin

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMarquette
Nearest CityGwinn
River/StreamTributary to Schweitzer Creek
Coordinates46.42500, -87.66833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height100 ft
Dam Height95 ft
Dam Length22,800 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage14,946 acre-ft
Max Storage14,946 acre-ft
Normal Storage9,546 acre-ft
Surface Area600 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge55 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTilden Mining Company LC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/01/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00611
Federal IDMI00611
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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