Empire Mine Secondary Pond Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMarquette
Nearest CityGwinn
River/StreamGreen Creek
Coordinates46.38333, -87.63333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length850 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,800 acre-ft
Max Storage5,800 acre-ft
Normal Storage5,000 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerEmpire Iron Mining Partnership
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/01/2016
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00720
Federal IDMI00720
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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