Republic Mine Tailings Pond Dam B

Michigan — Marquette County — Tributary to Michigamme River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMarquette
RiverTributary to Michigamme River
Coordinates46.37167, -87.95333

Physical Characteristics

NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length12,320 ft
NID Storage5,000 acre-ft
Max Storage5,000 acre-ft
Surface Area288 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJanuary 1, 1901
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMarquette Iron Mining Partnership
Other NameB System Dikes

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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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