Dams in Michigan
1,023
Total Dams
150
High Hazard
14.66%
% High Hazard
82.0 yrs
Average Age
Counties
| County | Dams | High Hazard | % High | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette | 36 | 10 | 27.78% | 71.0 yrs |
| Wayne | 14 | 8 | 57.14% | 80.8 yrs |
| Oakland | 69 | 8 | 11.59% | 83.4 yrs |
| Washtenaw | 29 | 8 | 27.59% | 90.6 yrs |
| Cheboygan | 18 | 7 | 38.89% | 68.2 yrs |
| Allegan | 22 | 6 | 27.27% | 88.7 yrs |
| St. Joseph | 17 | 5 | 29.41% | 114.5 yrs |
| Gladwin | 21 | 5 | 23.81% | 72.6 yrs |
| Kalamazoo | 22 | 5 | 22.73% | 117.5 yrs |
| Iosco | 13 | 4 | 30.77% | 78.3 yrs |
| Kent | 14 | 4 | 28.57% | 88.8 yrs |
| Midland | 6 | 4 | 66.67% | 61.0 yrs |
| Grand Traverse | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 96.9 yrs |
| Lenawee | 14 | 3 | 21.43% | 84.4 yrs |
| Newaygo | 10 | 3 | 30.00% | 99.6 yrs |
| Genesee | 12 | 3 | 25.00% | 87.8 yrs |
| Clare | 18 | 3 | 16.67% | 65.1 yrs |
| Alpena | 5 | 3 | 60.00% | 114.8 yrs |
| Marinette | 4 | 3 | 75.00% | 99.8 yrs |
| Iron | 10 | 3 | 30.00% | 89.9 yrs |
| Livingston | 26 | 3 | 11.54% | 96.0 yrs |
| Delta | 8 | 2 | 25.00% | 80.1 yrs |
| Cass | 10 | 2 | 20.00% | 129.3 yrs |
| Leelanau | 4 | 2 | 50.00% | 126.5 yrs |
| Berrien | 16 | 2 | 12.50% | 94.0 yrs |
| Dickinson | 24 | 2 | 8.33% | 69.7 yrs |
| Macomb | 12 | 2 | 16.67% | 69.8 yrs |
| Menominee | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 106.5 yrs |
| Eaton | 10 | 2 | 20.00% | 73.7 yrs |
| Ontonagon | 10 | 2 | 20.00% | 78.4 yrs |
| Antrim | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 122.0 yrs |
| Oceana | 8 | 2 | 25.00% | 65.4 yrs |
| Mason | 4 | 2 | 50.00% | 68.5 yrs |
| Baraga | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 73.2 yrs |
| Chippewa | 12 | 2 | 16.67% | 72.7 yrs |
| Saginaw | 13 | 1 | 7.69% | 79.5 yrs |
| Mackinac | 9 | 1 | 11.11% | 61.1 yrs |
| Alcona | 16 | 1 | 6.25% | 43.9 yrs |
| Mecosta | 23 | 1 | 4.35% | 68.3 yrs |
| Isabella | 15 | 1 | 6.67% | 70.7 yrs |
| Lapeer | 36 | 1 | 2.78% | 69.6 yrs |
| Jackson | 20 | 1 | 5.00% | 108.8 yrs |
| Ingham | 5 | 1 | 20.00% | 77.6 yrs |
| Muskegon | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 93.7 yrs |
| Van Buren | 4 | 1 | 25.00% | 98.3 yrs |
| Roscommon | 14 | 1 | 7.14% | 67.7 yrs |
| Oscoda | 14 | 1 | 7.14% | 81.0 yrs |
| Shiawassee | 10 | 1 | 10.00% | 84.4 yrs |
| Ottawa | 9 | 1 | 11.11% | 54.7 yrs |
| Ionia | 14 | 1 | 7.14% | 109.7 yrs |
| Alger | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 109.3 yrs |
| Manistee | 5 | 1 | 20.00% | 98.2 yrs |
| Wexford | 9 | 1 | 11.11% | 75.8 yrs |
| Calhoun | 8 | 1 | 12.50% | 136.4 yrs |
| Schoolcraft | 32 | 1 | 3.13% | 82.8 yrs |
| Branch | 8 | 0 | 0.00% | 110.4 yrs |
| Gratiot | 7 | 0 | 0.00% | 71.9 yrs |
| Missaukee | 5 | 0 | 0.00% | 80.4 yrs |
| Barry | 15 | 0 | 0.00% | 88.5 yrs |
| Gogebic | 7 | 0 | 0.00% | 86.9 yrs |
| Tuscola | 7 | 0 | 0.00% | 64.6 yrs |
| Luce | 8 | 0 | 0.00% | 61.9 yrs |
| Arenac | 6 | 0 | 0.00% | 68.0 yrs |
| Benzie | 5 | 0 | 0.00% | 70.6 yrs |
| Emmet | 7 | 0 | 0.00% | 73.1 yrs |
| Houghton | 15 | 0 | 0.00% | 69.4 yrs |
| Monroe | 5 | 0 | 0.00% | 63.3 yrs |
| St. Clair | 9 | 0 | 0.00% | 41.0 yrs |
| Hillsdale | 27 | 0 | 0.00% | 84.5 yrs |
| Lake | 10 | 0 | 0.00% | 78.3 yrs |
| Ogemaw | 19 | 0 | 0.00% | 71.8 yrs |
| Sanilac | 4 | 0 | 0.00% | 89.5 yrs |
| Crawford | 6 | 0 | 0.00% | 54.3 yrs |
| Presque Isle | 7 | 0 | 0.00% | 57.7 yrs |
| Montcalm | 11 | 0 | 0.00% | 68.4 yrs |
| Osceola | 9 | 0 | 0.00% | 69.6 yrs |
| Montmorency | 17 | 0 | 0.00% | 75.1 yrs |
| Otsego | 7 | 0 | 0.00% | 84.7 yrs |
| Charlevoix | 4 | 0 | 0.00% | 95.0 yrs |
| Clinton | 5 | 0 | 0.00% | 86.8 yrs |
Purpose Breakdown
Tallest Dams in Michigan
| Dam Name | Height | County | Hazard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Mine Tailings Basin Dam | 163 ft | Marquette | Significant Hazard |
| Gribben Tailings Basin Dam | 115 ft | Marquette | Significant Hazard |
| Victoria | 115 ft | Ontonagon | High Hazard |
| Ludington | 110 ft | Mason | High Hazard |
| Hardy | 100 ft | Newaygo | High Hazard |
| Tilden Recirculation Basin | 95 ft | Marquette | High Hazard |
| Republic Mine Tailings Pond Dams | 91 ft | Marquette | Low Hazard |
| Hodenpyl | 90 ft | Wexford | High Hazard |
| Empire Mine Tertiary Pond Dam | 90 ft | Marquette | Low Hazard |
| Tippy | 82 ft | Manistee | High Hazard |