Forestville ( Dam 2 )

Michigan — Marquette County — Dead River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMarquette
RiverDead River
Coordinates46.56920, -87.45440

Physical Characteristics

NID Height130 ft
Dam Height62 ft
Dam Length202 ft
NID Storage2,943 acre-ft
Max Storage2,943 acre-ft
Surface Area110 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 28, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1912
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeArch
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerMarquette, City of
Other NameUpper Development

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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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