Lake Independence Dam
Lake Independence Dam is an earth dam located in Marquette County, Michigan, built in 1913. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Independence Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Independence Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Marquette County Drain Commissioner (private). It impounds the Iron River.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,071 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 16,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 95 square miles. Completed in 1913, the structure is over a century 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 10/16/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Marquette |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Iron River |
| Coordinates | 46.81222, -87.68000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9,330 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,071 acres |
| Drainage Area | 95 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Marquette County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/16/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00438 |
| Federal ID | MI00438 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |