Republic Mine Tailings Pond Dam Tertiary
Michigan — Marquette County — Tributary to Michigamme River
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Marquette |
| River | Tributary to Michigamme River |
| Coordinates | 46.36833, -87.95333 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,340 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 154 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | January 1, 1901 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1973 |
| Primary Purpose | Tailings |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Marquette Iron Mining Partnership |
| Other Name | Tertiary System Dike |
Location Map
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.