Bessemer Township Park Dam

Michigan — Gogebic County — Black River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyGogebic
RiverBlack River
Coordinates46.47333, -90.00167

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length200 ft
NID Storage190 acre-ft
Max Storage190 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 22, 1979
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1936
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBessemer Township

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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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