Tilden Recirculation Basin

Michigan — Marquette County — Tributary to Schweitzer Creek

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMarquette
RiverTributary to Schweitzer Creek
Coordinates46.42500, -87.66833

Physical Characteristics

NID Height100 ft
Dam Height95 ft
Dam Length22,800 ft
NID Storage14,946 acre-ft
Max Storage14,946 acre-ft
Surface Area600 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1973
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerTilden Mining Company LC

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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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