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 301–325 of 510
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Lake Dam Montcalm County | 11 | 1966 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Hunt Creek Dam Oscoda County | 14 | — | Low | Satisfactory |
| Humany Dam Ionia County | 10 | 1932 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Houghton Lake Sewer Authority Lagoon No. 4 Roscommon County | 8 | 2010 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Houghton Lake Flats South Unit Dam Roscommon County | 12 | 1965 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Houghton Lake Flats North Unit Dam Roscommon County | 9 | 1967 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Horseshoe Lake Dam Missaukee County | 16 | 1940 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Horsehead Lake Dam Mecosta County | 7 | 1961 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Hoover Pond Dam Marquette County | 12 | 1979 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Homestead Dam Benzie County | 14 | 1979 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Homestake Copper Dam Houghton County | 21 | 1975 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Holloway Dam Genesee County | 38 | 1954 | High | Satisfactory |
| Holiday Lake Dam Oceana County | 27 | 1971 | High | Satisfactory |
| Hoist Left Embankment Saddle Dike Marquette County | 10 | — | High | Satisfactory |
| Hoister Lake Dam Gladwin County | 15 | 1955 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Hodder Dam Lapeer County | 16 | 1959 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Hillsdale College Dam Hillsdale County | 9 | — | Low | Satisfactory |
| Hillman Montmorency County | 16 | 1895 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Hiland Lake Dam Livingston County | 19 | 1882 | High | Satisfactory |
| Highbanks Dam Allegan County | 12 | 1961 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Hidden Lake Dam Macomb County | 8 | 1968 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Hermansville Dam Menominee County | 12 | 1888 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Henson Dam Lapeer County | 27 | 1999 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Hemlock Falls Iron County | 45 | 1953 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Hemingway Lake Dam Lapeer County | 12 | 1912 | Low | Satisfactory |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.