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 651–675 of 716
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brush Creek Dam Montmorency County | 13 | 1930 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Broucek Dam Washtenaw County | 15 | — | Low | Fair |
| Brockies Pond Dam Luce County | 20 | 1965 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Briskey Pond Dam Hillsdale County | 10 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Bridgeway Lake Dam Washtenaw County | 19 | 1968 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Brevoort Lake Dam Mackinac County | 10 | 1938 | Low | Not Rated |
| Brandy Brook Dam Wexford County | 8 | 1964 | Low | Not Rated |
| Braemar Lake Dam Oakland County | 15 | 1960 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Boyne River Charlevoix County | 37 | 1904 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Bowen Mill Dam Barry County | 16 | 1924 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Boston Pond Dam Houghton County | 12 | 1968 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Blue Lake Dam Gladwin County | 17 | 1961 | Low | Fair |
| Blomgren's Marsh Dam Dickinson County | 10 | 1967 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Blind Sucker Flooding Dam Luce County | 12 | 1956 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Blanchard Pond Dam Isabella County | 12 | 1978 | Low | Not Rated |
| Blamer Dam Oscoda County | 15 | 1976 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Black River Dam Gogebic County | 15 | 1947 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Black River Dam Allegan County | 18 | 1967 | Low | Not Rated |
| Blackhawk Dam Branch County | 18 | 1830 | Low | Poor |
| Black Creek Dam Mackinac County | 10 | 1956 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Birch Lake Dam Mecosta County | 11 | 1985 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Birch Creek Club Dam Alcona County | 18 | 1998 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Bills Dam Oscoda County | 14 | 1961 | Low | Not Rated |
| Big Star Lake Level Control Structure Lake County | 7 | 1987 | Low | Not Rated |
| Big Seven Lake Dam Oakland County | 15 | 1967 | Low | Fair |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.