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 76–100 of 149
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Lake Dam Oakland County | 8 | 1936 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Lower Canadian Lakes Dam Mecosta County | 23 | 1965 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Lower Chilson Pond Dam Livingston County | 11 | 1961 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Lower Mill Dam Cass County | 17 | 1840 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Luther Pond Dam Lake County | 18 | 1910 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Marion Dam Osceola County | 12 | 1893 | Significant | Poor |
| Maybury Fish Pond Dam Wayne County | 19 | 1979 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Mayfield Electric Light Plant Dam Grand Traverse County | 23 | 1873 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Merritt Lake Dam Lapeer County | 13 | 1953 | Significant | Fair |
| Merry Lake Dam Hillsdale County | 21 | 1966 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Michigan Center Dam Jackson County | 10 | 1911 | Significant | Fair |
| Milan Dam Monroe County | 19 | 1937 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Mill Creek Dam Cheboygan County | 11 | 1984 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Minnawanna Dam Lapeer County | 33 | 1963 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Mirror Lake Dam Jackson County | 21 | 1966 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Monroe Street Dam Calhoun County | 18 | 1894 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Morley Dam Mecosta County | 22 | 1908 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Mott Dam Genesee County | 22 | 1971 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| North Lansing Dam Ingham County | 20 | 1936 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Oak Grove Millpond Dam Livingston County | 20 | 1850 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Orangeville Dam Barry County | 9 | 1920 | Significant | Poor |
| Ottogan Dam Allegan County | 18 | 1989 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Pettysville Mill Dam Livingston County | 21 | 1840 | Significant | Fair |
| Pine Creek Dam Allegan County | 17 | 1973 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Pontiac Motor Division Detention Basin Oakland County | 12 | 1982 | Significant | Not Rated |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.