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Michigan — Marquette County — Dead River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMarquette
RiverDead River
Coordinates46.56420, -87.57110

Physical Characteristics

NID Height65 ft
Dam Height63 ft
Dam Length3,642 ft
NID Storage41,666 acre-ft
Max Storage41,666 acre-ft
Surface Area2,429 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 28, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1941
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeNot Listed

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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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