Potagannissing Dam

Michigan — Chippewa County — Potagannissing River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyChippewa
RiverPotagannissing River
Coordinates46.04101, -83.65506

Physical Characteristics

NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length500 ft
NID Storage6,160 acre-ft
Max Storage6,160 acre-ft
Surface Area2,200 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 9, 2015
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1948
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMDNR Wildlife

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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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