Potagannissing Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyChippewa
Nearest CityIndian Mound
River/StreamPotagannissing River
Coordinates46.04101, -83.65506

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,160 acre-ft
Max Storage6,160 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,760 acre-ft
Surface Area2,200 acres
Drainage Area32 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMDNR Wildlife
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/09/2015
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00784
Federal IDMI00784
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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