Silver Lake Southwest Dike

Michigan — Marquette County — Dead River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMarquette
RiverDead River
Coordinates46.64940, -87.82060

Physical Characteristics

NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length176 ft
NID Storage29,300 acre-ft
Max Storage29,300 acre-ft
Surface Area1,220 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 27, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1912
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeNot Listed
Other NameFormally Dike 4

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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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