Lower Dam

Houghton County, Michigan (near Kenton)

River/Stream: E Br Ontonagon River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
23 ft
Dam Length
160 ft
Reservoir Storage
180 acre-ft
Year Completed
1965
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
1,120 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2007-07-10

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI00078
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
46.45500, -88.78333
Age
61 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.