White Pine Mine North Tailings Dam #1

Ontonagon County, Michigan (near Silver City)

River/Stream: Bedell Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
30 ft
Dam Length
450 ft
Reservoir Storage
255 acre-ft
Year Completed
1970
Primary Purpose
Tailings
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
200 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2019-05-15

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
MI00702
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
46.77833, -89.55333
Age
56 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.