Big Drake Dam

Michigan — Marquette County — Bryan Creek

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMarquette
RiverBryan Creek
Coordinates46.31091, -87.73504

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage175 acre-ft
Max Storage175 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 24, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMichigan North Woods Club

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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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