Black River Dam

Michigan — Gogebic County — Black River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyGogebic
RiverBlack River
Coordinates46.34000, -90.05500

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length150 ft
NID Storage660 acre-ft
Max Storage660 acre-ft
Surface Area110 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 11, 2017
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1947
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMDNR Fisheries

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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