White Pine Mine North Tailings Dam #1

Michigan — Ontonagon County

Location

StateMichigan
CountyOntonagon
Coordinates46.77833, -89.55333

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length450 ft
NID Storage255 acre-ft
Max Storage255 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1970
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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