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DamMarquette County, Michigan, United States

Sand River Wildlife Flooding Dam

Sand River Wildlife Flooding Dam is a dam impounding Sand River Wildlife Flooding in Marquette County, Michigan.

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63°F Sunny

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Overview

Sand River Wildlife Flooding Dam is a dam that impounds Sand River Wildlife Flooding in Marquette County, Michigan. It is a Earth Gravity dam. It stands about 12 feet high. It was completed in 1981. Listed purpose: Other.

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

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Physical

Dam Height(ft)12 ft

Dam TypeEarth Gravity

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Managing AgencyMichigan EGLE

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History

Year Built1,981

Location

CountyMarquette

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Within 25 mi

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Location

Michigan

Marquette County

United StatesUS

Current Weather

Updated 10:17 PM

63°F

Sunny

Feels like 67°

Wind

2.7 mph NE

Humidity

84%

Visibility

20 mi

UV Index

1

5-Day Forecast

Tue 1%68° 53°

Wed 86%59° 48°

Thu 84%60° 50°

Fri 10%60° 51°

Sat 16%63° 55°

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Walking Fishing Wildlife Photography

Added Jun 21, 2026

Michigan DNR: MI00585

Sources: Michigan DNR