Homestake Copper Dam

Houghton County, Michigan (near Lake Linden)

River/Stream: Slaughterhouse Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
21 ft
Dam Length
3,654 ft
Reservoir Storage
378 acre-ft
Year Completed
1975
Primary Purpose
Tailings
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
100 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2016-10-04

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
MI00673
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
47.26628, -88.43277
Age
51 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.