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
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| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Dam Calhoun County | 11 | 1856 | Significant | Poor |
| Allegan City Dam Allegan County | 14 | 1900 | High | Poor |
| Au Train Alger County | 45 | 1910 | High | Poor |
| Babcocks Pond Dam Isabella County | 18 | 1973 | Low | Poor |
| Barton Dam Washtenaw County | 34 | 1913 | High | Poor |
| Big Mosherville Dam Hillsdale County | 10 | 1898 | Low | Poor |
| Blackhawk Dam Branch County | 18 | 1830 | Low | Poor |
| Browns Pond Dam Muskegon County | 16 | 1844 | Significant | Poor |
| Bulldog Lake Dam Marquette County | 7 | 1916 | Low | Poor |
| Cannon Creek #2 Flooding Dam Missaukee County | 7 | 1964 | Low | Poor |
| Cornwall Creek Dam Cheboygan County | 33 | 1966 | High | Poor |
| Crake Dam Arenac County | 14 | — | Low | Poor |
| Delta Creek Pool Dam Schoolcraft County | 13 | 1937 | Low | Poor |
| Depa Dam Cass County | 10 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Drummond Hunting & Fishing Club Dam Chippewa County | 10 | 1945 | Low | Poor |
| Erity Dam Oakland County | 16 | 1913 | Low | Poor |
| Felch Mountain Dam Dickinson County | 9 | 1967 | Low | Poor |
| Floodwood Lakes Dam Dickinson County | 8 | 1970 | Low | Poor |
| Georgia John Farms Dam Mecosta County | 15 | 1972 | Low | Poor |
| Gray's Creek Dam Schoolcraft County | 11 | 1994 | Low | Poor |
| Gray's Creek Raised Grade Dam Schoolcraft County | 11 | 1978 | Low | Poor |
| H-1 Pool Dam Schoolcraft County | 8 | 1937 | Low | Poor |
| Haven Hill Lake Dam Oakland County | 8 | 1924 | Low | Poor |
| Holly Dam Oakland County | 12 | 1840 | Significant | Poor |
| Intake Park Dam Schoolcraft County | 9 | 1917 | Low | Poor |
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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.