Lower Dam

Michigan — Houghton County

Location

StateMichigan
CountyHoughton
Coordinates46.45500, -88.78333

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length160 ft
NID Storage180 acre-ft
Max Storage180 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSDA Forest Service

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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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