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 76–100 of 146
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Mill Dam Genesee County | 17 | 1967 | High | Satisfactory |
| Leland Dam Leelanau County | 19 | 1910 | High | Not Rated |
| Lake Sally Dam Marquette County | 15 | 1914 | High | Fair |
| Lake Neva Dam Oakland County | 17 | 1955 | High | Satisfactory |
| Lake Louise Dam Oakland County | 12 | 1925 | High | Satisfactory |
| Lake Lancer Dam Gladwin County | 36 | 1976 | High | Satisfactory |
| Lake James Dam Roscommon County | 18 | 1962 | High | Satisfactory |
| Lake Isabella Dam Isabella County | 41 | 1967 | High | Satisfactory |
| Lake Doster Dam Allegan County | 34 | 1962 | High | Satisfactory |
| Lake Adrian Dam Lenawee County | 30 | 1942 | High | Satisfactory |
| Lake 13 Dam Clare County | 19 | 1948 | High | Satisfactory |
| La Barge Kent County | 32 | 1901 | High | Poor |
| Impoundment No.1 Chippewa County | 30 | — | High | Not Available |
| 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 |
| Hodenpyl Wexford County | 90 | 1925 | High | Fair |
| Hiland Lake Dam Livingston County | 19 | 1882 | High | Satisfactory |
| Heron Dam Oakland County | 26 | 1969 | High | Fair |
| Hardy Newaygo County | 106 | 1931 | High | Fair |
| Hamlin Lake Dam Mason County | 23 | 1913 | High | Satisfactory |
| Hamilton Dam Genesee County | 22 | 1920 | High | Fair |
| Grand Rapids West Side Dam Kent County | 24 | 1917 | High | Not Rated |
| Geddes Dam Washtenaw County | 28 | 1920 | High | Fair |
| French Landing Wayne County | 38 | 1924 | High | Satisfactory |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.