Homestake Copper Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyHoughton
Nearest CityLake Linden
River/StreamSlaughterhouse Creek
Coordinates47.26628, -88.43277

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length3,654 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage378 acre-ft
Max Storage378 acre-ft
Normal Storage324 acre-ft
Surface Area39 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge100 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerNo Houghton Co Water and Sewer Auth
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/04/2016
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00673
Federal IDMI00673
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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