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 426–450 of 716
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Prison Dam Jackson County | 16 | 1970 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Jackson Hole Dam Kalamazoo County | 9 | 1962 | Low | Fair |
| Irving Barry County | 18 | 1939 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Iron Lake Dam Washtenaw County | 12 | 1837 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Intake Park Dam Schoolcraft County | 9 | 1917 | Low | Poor |
| Indianwood Lake Dam Oakland County | 13 | 1920 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Indian Lake Dam Oakland County | 20 | 1928 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Huron Dam Houghton County | 16 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Hunter Lake Level Control Structure Montcalm County | 7 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Hunt Creek Dam Oscoda County | 14 | — | Low | Satisfactory |
| Humany Dam Ionia County | 10 | 1932 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Hubbardston Ionia County | 20 | 1860 | Low | Not Rated |
| Hubbard Lake Dam Alpena County | 11 | 1890 | Low | Not Rated |
| 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 |
| Homestake Copper Dam Houghton County | 21 | 1975 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Holton Dam Jackson County | 15 | 1936 | Low | Not Rated |
| 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 |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.