Tourist Park (Marquette Dam 3)

Marquette County, Michigan (near Marquette)

River/Stream: Dead River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
34 ft
Dam Length
800 ft
Reservoir Storage
600 acre-ft
Year Completed
1924
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
5,400 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-09-28

Hazard Classification: High — 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
MI00182
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
46.58830, -87.41170
Age
102 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.