Robert Minerick Dam
Robert Minerick Dam is an earth dam located in Iron County, Michigan, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Robert Minerick Dam
The primary purpose of Robert Minerick Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert Minerick (private). It impounds the Tributary To Smith Creek near Iron Mountain.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 260 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 06/13/1989. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Iron |
| Nearest City | Iron Mountain |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Smith Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.31889, -88.16667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Robert Minerick |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/1989 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00672 |
| Federal ID | MI00672 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |