Lake Le Vasseur Dam

Michigan — Marquette County — Le Vassuer Creek

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMarquette
RiverLe Vassuer Creek
Coordinates46.47833, -87.21667

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length900 ft
NID Storage858 acre-ft
Max Storage858 acre-ft
Surface Area165 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 26, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1953
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMDNR Wildlife
Other NameMud Lake Dam

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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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