Net River Dam
Net River Dam is an earth dam located in Baraga County, Michigan, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Net River Dam
The primary purpose of Net River Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mdnr Wildlife (state). It impounds the West Branch Net River near Crystal Falls.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 435 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 400 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 32 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 08/25/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Baraga |
| Nearest City | Crystal Falls |
| River/Stream | West Branch Net River |
| Coordinates | 46.42833, -88.51667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 400 acres |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00131 |
| Federal ID | MI00131 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |