Boston Pond Dam

Michigan — Houghton County — Boston Creek

Location

StateMichigan
CountyHoughton
RiverBoston Creek
Coordinates47.17333, -88.53333

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length2,500 ft
NID Storage670 acre-ft
Max Storage670 acre-ft
Surface Area140 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 8, 2017
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
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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