Copper Range Company Dam

Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyOntonagon
Nearest CityNone-Lake Superior
River/StreamBear Creek
Coordinates46.81167, -89.24333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height70 ft
Dam Height70 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage34,300 acre-ft
Max Storage34,300 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,900 acre-ft
Surface Area1,225 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerINMET Mining Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection11/06/1996
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI02314
Federal IDMI02314
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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