Lake Sally Dam

Michigan — Marquette County — Ely Creek

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMarquette
RiverEly Creek
Coordinates46.47000, -87.65833

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length100 ft
NID Storage1,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,000 acre-ft
Surface Area136 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 1, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1914
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCleveland Cliffs Iron Company

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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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