Homestake Copper Dam
Michigan — Houghton County — Slaughterhouse Creek
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Houghton |
| River | Slaughterhouse Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.26628, -88.43277 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,654 ft |
| NID Storage | 378 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 378 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | October 4, 2016 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1975 |
| Primary Purpose | Tailings |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | No Houghton Co Water and Sewer Auth |
Location Map
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.