Republic Mine Tailings Pond Dam B
Key Takeaway
Republic Mine Tailings Pond Dam B is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 95.3% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 12,320 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 288 acres |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00568 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Marquette Iron Mining Partnership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Republic Mine Tailings Pond Dam B?
Republic Mine Tailings Pond Dam B is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Republic Mine Tailings Pond Dam B?
Republic Mine Tailings Pond Dam B is owned by Marquette Iron Mining Partnership (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Republic Mine Tailings Pond Dam B built?
Republic Mine Tailings Pond Dam B was completed in 1960, making it 66 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Republic Mine Tailings Pond Dam B?
Republic Mine Tailings Pond Dam B serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Republic Mine Tailings Pond Dam B?
Republic Mine Tailings Pond Dam B has a dam height of 42 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Republic Mine Tailings Pond Dam B last inspected?
Republic Mine Tailings Pond Dam B was last inspected on January 1, 1901. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.