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 251–275 of 510
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake St Helen Lake Level Control Roscommon County | 8 | 1930 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Lake Somerset Dam Hillsdale County | 31 | 1968 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Lake Sherwood Dam Oakland County | 22 | 1957 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Lake Orion Dam Oakland County | 18 | 1829 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Lake Ogemaw Dam Ogemaw County | 32 | 1964 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Lake Neva Dam Oakland County | 17 | 1955 | High | Satisfactory |
| Lake Miramichi Dam (Upper) Osceola County | 13 | 1969 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Lake Manitou Dam Shiawassee County | 12 | 1973 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Lake Louise Dam Oakland County | 12 | 1925 | High | Satisfactory |
| Lake Lochbrae Dam Gladwin County | 14 | 1968 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Lake Le Vasseur Dam Marquette County | 12 | 1953 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Lake Le-Ann South Dam Hillsdale County | 23 | 1960 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Lake Le-Ann North Dam Jackson County | 27 | 1961 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Lake Laura Dam Mecosta County | 10 | 1981 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Lake Lapeer Lake Level Control Structure Lapeer County | 29 | 1969 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Lake Lancer Dam Gladwin County | 36 | 1976 | High | Satisfactory |
| Lake Lancelot Dam Gladwin County | 17 | 1976 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Lake James Dam Roscommon County | 18 | 1962 | High | Satisfactory |
| Lake Isabella Dam Isabella County | 41 | 1967 | High | Satisfactory |
| Lake Independence Dam Marquette County | 14 | 1913 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Lake Hudson Dam Lenawee County | 28 | 1972 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Lake Geneva Dam Clinton County | 21 | 1955 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Lake Dubonnet Dam Grand Traverse County | 13 | 1956 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Lake Doster Dam Allegan County | 34 | 1962 | High | Satisfactory |
| Lake Diane Dam Hillsdale County | 19 | 1966 | Significant | Satisfactory |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.