White Pine Mine North Tailings Dam #2

Michigan — Ontonagon County

Location

StateMichigan
CountyOntonagon
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 Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1971
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerINMET Mining Company

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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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