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 251–275 of 1,020
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Lake Dam Montmorency County | 9 | 1960 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Sadilek Dam Gratiot County | 12 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Sabin Dam Grand Traverse County | 34 | 1906 | High | Satisfactory |
| Russell Dam Gladwin County | 17 | 1950 | Low | Not Rated |
| Rushmore Lake Level Control Structure Ottawa County | 8 | 1975 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Rush Lake Level Control Structure Montmorency County | 19 | 1956 | Low | Not Rated |
| Rush Creek Detention Basin Dam #2 Ottawa County | 19 | 1983 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Rugg Pond Dam Kalkaska County | 24 | 1904 | High | Fair |
| Rowe Dam No 2 Newaygo County | 14 | 1915 | Low | Not Rated |
| Rowe Dam No 1 Newaygo County | 13 | 1888 | Low | Not Rated |
| Rotman Dam Allegan County | 26 | 2008 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Rose Valley Gun Club Dam Ogemaw County | 15 | 1946 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Rose Lake Flooding Dam Shiawassee County | 8 | 1960 | Low | Fair |
| Root Dam Ottawa County | 14 | 1860 | Low | Not Rated |
| Rogers Mecosta County | 43 | 1906 | High | Fair |
| Rodman Dam Iosco County | 19 | 1957 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Rockford Dam Kent County | 19 | 1888 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Robinson Creek Flooding Dam Roscommon County | 9 | 1955 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Robert Slivensky Dam Montmorency County | 20 | 1972 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Roberts Lake Dam Cheboygan County | 7 | 1948 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Robert Minerick Dam Iron County | 13 | 1978 | Low | Not Rated |
| Robert Dulude Dam Midland County | 7 | 1971 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Rivard Dam Lapeer County | 12 | 1955 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Riley Dam Branch County | 20 | 1923 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Richard J Trepanier Dam Dickinson County | 26 | 1983 | Low | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.