Republic Mine Tailings Pond Dams
Key Takeaway
Republic Mine Tailings Pond Dams 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 | 91 ft (taller than 99.3% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 22,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 880 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 220 acres |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00578 |
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 Dams?
Republic Mine Tailings Pond Dams 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 Dams?
Republic Mine Tailings Pond Dams 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 Dams built?
Republic Mine Tailings Pond Dams 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 Dams?
Republic Mine Tailings Pond Dams 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 Dams?
Republic Mine Tailings Pond Dams has a dam height of 91 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 Dams last inspected?
Republic Mine Tailings Pond Dams was last inspected on January 1, 1901. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.