White Pine Mine North Tailings Dam #1
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ontonagon |
| Nearest City | Silver City |
| River/Stream | Bedell Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.77833, -89.55333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 229 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | INMET Mining Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |