Carp River Dam

Michigan — Marquette County

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMarquette
Coordinates46.53333, -87.66333

Physical Characteristics

NID Height60 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length700 ft
NID Storage26,140 acre-ft
Max Storage26,140 acre-ft
Surface Area897 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1942
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
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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