White Pine Mine North Tailings Dam #2

Michigan — Ontonagon County — Native Creek

Location

StateMichigan
CountyOntonagon
RiverNative Creek
Coordinates46.79167, -89.51667

Physical Characteristics

NID Height75 ft
Dam Height75 ft
Dam Length42,240 ft
NID Storage39,000 acre-ft
Max Storage39,000 acre-ft
Surface Area900 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 16, 2019
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1971
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerINMET Mining Company
Other NameNorth Pond # 2

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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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