Schweitzer Dam
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Marquette |
| Nearest City | Gwinn |
| River/Stream | Schweitzer Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.41333, -87.64667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 255 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Empire Iron Mining Prtnp |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |