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 101–125 of 149
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priddy Lake Dam Roscommon County | 16 | 1968 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Quarton Dam Oakland County | 19 | 1921 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Rainbow Lake Dam Gratiot County | 46 | 1962 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Redridge Dam Houghton County | 50 | 1902 | Significant | Fair |
| Reedsburg Dam Missaukee County | 16 | 1941 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Republic Dam Marquette County | 22 | 1913 | Significant | Poor |
| Riley Dam Branch County | 20 | 1923 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Robert Slivensky Dam Montmorency County | 20 | 1972 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Rockford Dam Kent County | 19 | 1888 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Rodman Dam Iosco County | 19 | 1957 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Saline River Dam Washtenaw County | 19 | 1967 | Significant | Fair |
| Sanback Dam Ogemaw County | 24 | 1857 | Significant | Unsatisfactory |
| Schweitzer Dam Marquette County | 54 | 1962 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Scotts Mill Dam Kalamazoo County | 19 | 1859 | Significant | Fair |
| Secluded Lake Dam Kent County | 21 | 1967 | Significant | Fair |
| Sessions Creek Dam Ionia County | 66 | 1981 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Shakey Lakes Dam Menominee County | 14 | 1926 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Sleepy Hollow Dam Clinton County | 30 | 1974 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Soo Locks Chippewa County | 17 | 1921 | Significant | Not Available |
| Spring Valley Park Dam Kalamazoo County | 13 | 1956 | Significant | Fair |
| Springville Mill Dam Lenawee County | 25 | 1952 | Significant | Fair |
| Standish Dam Lenawee County | 14 | 1914 | Significant | Poor |
| State Street Dam Gratiot County | 18 | 1938 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| St Louis Gratiot County | 21 | 1901 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Sturgeon Falls Dickinson County | 37 | 1905 | Significant | Satisfactory |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.