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DamMarquette County, Michigan, United States
Empire Mine Tailings Basin Dam
Empire Mine Tailings Basin Dam is a dam impounding Empire Tailings in Marquette County, Michigan.
68°F Mostly sunny
3 activities
46.3867°, -87.6333°
Overview
Empire Mine Tailings Basin Dam is a dam that impounds Empire Tailings in Marquette County, Michigan. It is a Earth dam. It stands about 163 feet high. It was completed in 1975. Listed purpose: Tailings.
Dams shape Michigan's rivers, creating impoundments that support shoreline fishing, paddling and scenery while also affecting water flow and fish passage. This structure is documented in the Michigan Dam Inventory and regulated by the state (EGLE). Stay behind all safety barriers and heed posted restrictions near the dam and its spillway. Related places list the river and nearby waters.
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Dam Data5 / 12 fields
Dam Data
5 / 12 fieldsPhysical
Dam Height(ft)163 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Administration
Managing AgencyMichigan EGLE
General
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History
Year Built1,975
Location
CountyMarquette
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Location
Michigan
Marquette County
United StatesUS
Current Weather
Updated 6:14 PM68°F
Mostly sunny
Feels like 79°
Wind
1.6 mph NNE
Humidity
63%
Visibility
22 mi
UV Index
7
5-Day Forecast
Tue
1%69°
50°
Wed
88%59°
49°
Thu
84%65°
46°
Fri
10%70°
50°
Sat
15%71°
50°
Activities
Walking
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Fishing
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