Presque Isle Wildlife Dam
Presque Isle Wildlife Dam is an earth dam located in Gogebic County, Michigan, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Presque Isle Wildlife Dam
The primary purpose of Presque Isle Wildlife Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Marensico Township (local government). It impounds the W Br Presque Isle River near Marenisco.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 412 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 875 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 106 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/04/2016.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Gogebic |
| Nearest City | Marenisco |
| River/Stream | W Br Presque Isle River |
| Coordinates | 46.34479, -89.71139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 412 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 875 acres |
| Drainage Area | 106 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Marensico Township |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00192 |
| Federal ID | MI00192 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |