Ludington

Mason County, Michigan (near Ludington)

River/Stream: Lake Michigan

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
110 ft
Dam Length
29,300 ft
Reservoir Storage
82,300 acre-ft
Year Completed
1973
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
68,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-05-23

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI00180
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
43.89500, -86.42830
Age
53 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.