Nordine Dam
Nordine Dam is an earth dam located in Houghton County, Michigan, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Nordine Dam
The primary purpose of Nordine Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jason Nordine (private). It impounds the Walton Creek near Ontonagon.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/02/1993. That was over 32 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Houghton |
| Nearest City | Ontonagon |
| River/Stream | Walton Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.43333, -88.87167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jason Nordine |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/02/1993 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00462 |
| Federal ID | MI00462 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |