Browse Dams

1,039 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.

National Inventory of Dams

Browse 1,039 dams from the NID database. Each record includes dam name, location, physical dimensions, hazard potential classification, condition assessment, purpose, owner information, and emergency action plan status. Use the filters below to search by state, hazard level, condition, or keyword.

Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Morrow Michigan Kalamazoo 26 High Satisfactory 1941 Hydroelectric
Richard J Trepanier Dam Michigan Dickinson 26 Low Not Rated 1983 Recreation
Heron Dam Michigan Oakland 26 High Fair 1969 Recreation
Thunder Hole Dam Michigan Clinton 26 Low Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
Frayer Dam Michigan Gladwin 26 Low Not Rated 1972 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Seven Lakes Addition Dam Michigan Oakland 26 Low Satisfactory 1970 Recreation
Mandeville Dam Michigan Ogemaw 26 Low Satisfactory 1989 Recreation
Rotman Dam Michigan Allegan 26 Low Satisfactory 2008 Recreation
Cambria Mill Pond Dam Michigan Hillsdale 26 Low Satisfactory 1890 Recreation
Upper Silver Lake Dam Michigan Oceana 25 High Satisfactory 1964 Recreation
Bond Falls Auxiliary Dike Michigan Ontonagon 25 High Satisfactory 1938 Hydroelectric
Lower Trout Lake Dam Michigan Oakland 25 Low Fair 1963 Recreation
Cedar River Dam Michigan Antrim 25 High Satisfactory 1890 Recreation
Kerr Upper Dam Michigan Wexford 25 Low Not Rated —
Brebner Dam Michigan Marquette 25 Significant Not Rated 1969 Recreation
Crystal Falls Michigan Iron 25 Low Satisfactory 1903 Hydroelectric
Big Creek Dam Michigan Crawford 25 Low Satisfactory 1964 Recreation
Ford Dam #3 (Hubbell Pond) Michigan Oakland 25 Significant Satisfactory 1939 Recreation
Springville Mill Dam Michigan Lenawee 25 Significant Fair 1952 Recreation
Addison Mill Pond Dam Michigan Lenawee 25 High Fair 1837 Recreation
Sturgis Michigan St. Joseph 25 High Poor 1913 Hydroelectric
Tomahawk Creek Flooding Dam Michigan Presque Isle 25 Low Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Little Black River Structure D Michigan Cheboygan 25 High Satisfactory 1964 Flood Risk Reduction
Hamlin Dam Michigan Isabella 25 Low Not Rated 1967 Fire Protection, Stock, Or ...
Timmer Dam Michigan Ottawa 25 Low Not Rated 1988 Flood Risk Reduction
Lionel Wensley Dam Michigan Sanilac 25 Low Satisfactory 1971 Recreation
Forest Dunes Lake Dam Michigan Crawford 25 Low Satisfactory 1999 Recreation
Dills Dam Michigan Eaton 25 Low Not Rated 1968 Recreation
Way Dike B-C Michigan Iron 25 High Satisfactory 1941 Hydroelectric
Gerhard Dam Michigan Grand Traverse 25 Low Satisfactory 1960 Recreation
Manistique Papers Dam Michigan Schoolcraft 25 High Poor 1919 Recreation
Jelinek Dam Michigan Berrien 25 Low Not Rated 1956 Recreation
Phoenix Dam Michigan Wayne 24 High Satisfactory 1920 Recreation
Rugg Pond Dam Michigan Kalkaska 24 High Fair 1904 Recreation
Beaver Lake Dam Michigan Lapeer 24 Significant Satisfactory 1960 Recreation
Smyrna Milling Company Dam Michigan Ionia 24 Low Not Rated 1908 Recreation
Sixmile Creek Pond Dam Michigan Baraga 24 Low Not Rated 1965 Recreation
Ninth Street Michigan Alpena 24 High Fair 1910 Hydroelectric
Sanback Dam Michigan Ogemaw 24 Significant Unsatisfactory 1857 Other
Van Dragt's Dam Michigan Allegan 24 Low Not Rated 1963 Recreation
Upper Stony Lake Dam Michigan Macomb 24 High Satisfactory 1961 Recreation
Lake Victoria Dam Michigan Clinton 24 Low Satisfactory 1961 Recreation
Ella Lee Lake Dam Michigan Washtenaw 24 Low Not Rated 1930 Recreation
Pettibone Creek Dam No 2 Michigan Oakland 24 Low Not Rated 1938 Recreation
Carrier Creek Structure A Michigan Eaton 24 High Satisfactory 2008 Flood Risk Reduction
Grand Rapids West Side Dam Michigan Kent 24 High Not Rated 1917 Recreation
Menominee Michigan Menominee 24 Low Satisfactory 1924 Hydroelectric
Schmucker Creek Dam Michigan Huron 24 Low Not Rated 1967 Recreation
Buchanan Michigan Berrien 23 High Satisfactory 1895 Hydroelectric
Mottville Michigan St. Joseph 23 High Fair 1920 Hydroelectric

Frequently Asked Questions

Hazard potential is based on the consequences of dam failure, not the condition of the dam. High hazard means loss of human life is probable. Significant means economic and environmental losses are expected but no probable loss of life. Low means minimal losses are expected. The classification considers downstream population, infrastructure, and environmental resources.

Condition ratings reflect the physical state of the dam based on periodic inspections. Satisfactory means no deficiencies found. Fair means minor issues exist but no immediate action needed. Poor means safety deficiencies require remedial action. Unsatisfactory means the dam is unsafe and immediate corrective action is required.

Yes. Use the search field above to find dams by name. You can also combine the search with state, hazard, and condition filters to narrow your results. Each dam record links to a detail page with complete information.