Mcdonald Lake Dam

Gogebic County, Michigan (near Ramsay)

River/Stream: McDonald Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
9 ft
Dam Length
88 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,400 acre-ft
Year Completed
1941
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
380 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2017-10-11

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI00072
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
46.39056, -90.01389
Age
85 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.