Hoover Pond Dam
Hoover Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Marquette County, Michigan, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hoover Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Hoover Pond Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tilden Mining Company Lc (private). It impounds the Tributary To Warner Creek near Gwinn.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 953 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 08/01/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Marquette |
| Nearest City | Gwinn |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Warner Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.42667, -87.63333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 953 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Tilden Mining Company LC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00725 |
| Federal ID | MI00725 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |