Varvil Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMarquette
Nearest CityNone
River/StreamSawmill Creek
Coordinates46.70000, -87.59167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length160 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage75 acre-ft
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge186 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDana Varvil
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection01/01/1901
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI01537
Federal IDMI01537
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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