Empire Mine Tailings Basin Dam
Michigan — Marquette County
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Marquette |
| Coordinates | 46.38667, -87.63333 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 163 ft |
| Dam Height | 163 ft |
| Dam Length | 27,800 ft |
| NID Storage | 117,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 117,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 940 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1975 |
| Primary Purpose | Tailings |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | Empire Iron Mining Partnership |
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.