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 526–550 of 1,020
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leland Dam Leelanau County | 19 | 1910 | High | Not Rated |
| Leavenworth Detention Pond Dam Oakland County | 9 | 1995 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Latter Creek Dam Iosco County | 15 | 1973 | Low | Not Rated |
| Lapeer State Game Area Flooding #30 Dam Lapeer County | 9 | 1965 | Low | Fair |
| Lapeer State Game Area Flooding #27 Dam Lapeer County | 13 | — | Low | Fair |
| Lapeer State Game Area Flooding #13 Dam Lapeer County | 7 | 1987 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Lamberson Dam St. Joseph County | 16 | 1839 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Lakeville Lake Dam Oakland County | 10 | 1913 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Lake Victoria Dam Clinton County | 24 | 1961 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Lake Templene Dam St. Joseph County | 18 | 1972 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Lake Street Dam and Flume Emmet County | 11 | 1895 | Low | Not Rated |
| Lake St Helen Lake Level Control Roscommon County | 8 | 1930 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Lake Somerset Dam Hillsdale County | 31 | 1968 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Lake Sherwood Dam Oakland County | 22 | 1957 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Lake Sally Dam Marquette County | 15 | 1914 | High | Fair |
| Lake Orion Dam Oakland County | 18 | 1829 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Lake Ogemaw Dam Ogemaw County | 32 | 1964 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Lake of The Hills Dam Ingham County | 8 | 1967 | Low | Not Rated |
| Lake Neva Dam Oakland County | 17 | 1955 | High | Satisfactory |
| Lake Miramichi Dam (Upper) Osceola County | 13 | 1969 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Lake Michigamme Dam Marquette County | 6 | — | Low | Fair |
| Lake Metamora Dam Lapeer County | 21 | 1964 | Significant | Fair |
| Lake Manitou Dam Shiawassee County | 12 | 1973 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Lake Lure Dam Osceola County | 21 | 1960 | Low | Fair |
| Lake Louise Dam Oakland County | 12 | 1925 | High | Satisfactory |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.