Brebner Dam is an earth dam located in Marquette County, Michigan, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 285 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Brebner Dam
The primary purpose of Brebner Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dr. David Pesola (private). It impounds the Tributary to Dead River near Marquette.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 285 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 10/20/1993. That was over 32 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Marquette |
| Nearest City | Marquette |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Dead River |
| Coordinates | 46.55833, -87.46000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dr. David Pesola |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/20/1993 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00289 |
| Federal ID | MI00289 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |