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 501–510 of 510
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backus Creek Dam Roscommon County | 11 | 1956 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Avery Lake Dam Montmorency County | 15 | 1970 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Aurohn Lake Dam Barry County | 20 | — | Undetermined | Satisfactory |
| Argo Dam Washtenaw County | 18 | 1920 | High | Satisfactory |
| Alverno Cheboygan County | 19 | 1902 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Allegan Allegan County | 30 | 1936 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Algonquin Lake Dam Barry County | 14 | 1927 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Albion Dam Barry County | 8 | 1949 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Adamsville Hydroelectric Dam Cass County | 11 | 1865 | High | Satisfactory |
| Ada Kent County | 32 | 1926 | Low | Satisfactory |
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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.