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 1,020
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Creek Dam Isabella County | 12 | 1950 | Low | Unsatisfactory |
| Misch Lake Dam Lapeer County | 10 | 1950 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Mirror Lake Dam Jackson County | 21 | 1966 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Mio Oscoda County | 38 | 1917 | High | Satisfactory |
| Minnie Lake Dam Newaygo County | 13 | 1939 | Low | Not Rated |
| Minnawanna Dam Lapeer County | 33 | 1963 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Minard Mill Dam Jackson County | 8 | 1944 | Low | Not Rated |
| Milli-Ander Pond Dam Gratiot County | 7 | 1983 | Low | Poor |
| Millecoquins Creek Dam Mackinac County | 18 | 1965 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Mill Creek Structure Lapeer County | 28 | 1965 | High | Satisfactory |
| Mill Creek Dam Cheboygan County | 11 | 1984 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Milan Dam Monroe County | 19 | 1937 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Midland Storage Basin Midland County | 21 | 2002 | High | Satisfactory |
| Midget Lake Dam Lake County | 8 | — | Low | Satisfactory |
| Middleville Barry County | 15 | 1940 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Middle Comstock Dam Kalamazoo County | 21 | 1890 | High | Not Rated |
| Michigan Limestone Tailings Dam Presque Isle County | 50 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Michigan Center Dam Jackson County | 10 | 1911 | Significant | Fair |
| Michigamme Falls Iron County | 72 | 1953 | High | Satisfactory |
| Merry Lake Dam Hillsdale County | 21 | 1966 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Merritt Lake Dam Lapeer County | 13 | 1953 | Significant | Fair |
| Menominee Menominee County | 24 | 1924 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Menasha Dam Allegan County | 22 | 1886 | High | Poor |
| Meeuwenberg Dam Leelanau County | 42 | 1968 | High | Satisfactory |
| Meadow Lake Dam Oakland County | 12 | 1950 | Low | Satisfactory |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.