Michigan Dams
1,020 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
1,020
High Hazard
146
14.3%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
94
Average Age
82 yrs
Hazard Classification
High146 (14.3%)
Significant149 (14.6%)
Low716 (70.2%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory510 (50.0%)
Fair157 (15.4%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory94 (9.2%)
Not Rated259 (25.4%)
Federal
61
State
162
Local
179
Private
564
Tallest Dams
- Victoria 210 ft
- Empire Mine Tailings Basin Dam163 ft
- Forestville ( Dam 2 ) 130 ft
- Gribben Tailings Basin Dam115 ft
- Ludington 110 ft
High Hazard Dams
- Victoria High
- Forestville ( Dam 2 ) High
- Ludington High
- Hardy High
- Tilden Recirculation BasinHigh
Poor Condition Dams
- Edenville DamUnsatisfactory
- Secord DamUnsatisfactory
- Au TrainPoor
- Sanford Dam Unsatisfactory
- Smallwood DamUnsatisfactory
All Dams in Michigan
Showing 151–157 of 157
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Run Hydro Dam Washtenaw County | 20 | 1941 | Low | Fair |
| Winnewana Dam Washtenaw County | 12 | 1956 | Significant | Fair |
| Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery Dams Van Buren County | 11 | 1930 | Low | Fair |
| Wolverine Lake Dam Oakland County | 15 | 1925 | Significant | Fair |
| Woodland Lake Dam Livingston County | 19 | 1928 | High | Fair |
| Woodland Waters Dam Macomb County | 6 | 1962 | Low | Fair |
| Youngs Dam Kalkaska County | 17 | 1888 | Low | Fair |
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Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.