Boyne River

Charlevoix County, Michigan (near Boyne City)

River/Stream: Boyne River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
37 ft
Dam Length
865 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,390 acre-ft
Year Completed
1904
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
2,346 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2025-07-02

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI00515
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
45.19580, -84.95200
Age
122 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.