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.

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Name State County Height (ft) Hazard Condition Year Purpose
Lake Connamara Dam Michigan Lake 23 Low Poor 1970 Recreation
Weatherwood Dam Michigan Hillsdale 23 Low Satisfactory 1970 Recreation
Lower Dam Michigan Houghton 23 Low Fair 1965 Recreation
Frankenmuth Dam Michigan Saginaw 23 Low Fair 1848 Recreation
Mottville Michigan St. Joseph 23 High Fair 1920 Hydroelectric
East Jordan Dam Michigan Charlevoix 23 Significant Fair 1900 Recreation
Quigley Dam Michigan Otsego 23 Low Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
Buchanan Michigan Berrien 23 High Satisfactory 1895 Hydroelectric
Lake Le-Ann South Dam Michigan Hillsdale 23 Low Satisfactory 1960 Recreation
White'S Bridge Michigan Ionia 23 Low Satisfactory 1935 Hydroelectric
Hamlin Lake Dam Michigan Mason 23 High Satisfactory 1913 Recreation
Wildwood Lake Dam Michigan Cheboygan 23 High Satisfactory 1962 Recreation
Mayfield Electric Light Plant Dam Michigan Grand Traverse 23 Significant Not Rated 1873 Recreation
Heil Dam Michigan Gladwin 23 Low Unsatisfactory 1970 Recreation
Boyne Falls Dam Michigan Charlevoix 23 Significant Satisfactory - Recreation
Lower Canadian Lakes Dam Michigan Mecosta 23 Significant Not Rated 1965 Recreation
Toledo Boy Scouts Dam Michigan Hillsdale 23 Low Fair 1967 Recreation
Golden Lotus Dam Michigan Otsego 22 Low Satisfactory 1955 Hydroelectric
Morley Dam Michigan Mecosta 22 Significant Satisfactory 1908 Recreation
Shannon Lake Dam Michigan Livingston 22 Low Satisfactory 1975 Recreation
Mott Dam Michigan Genesee 22 Significant Satisfactory 1971 Recreation
Starks Mill Dam Michigan Emmet 22 Low Not Rated 1951 Other
French Paper Company Dam Michigan Berrien 22 Low Not Rated 1887 Hydroelectric
Woodland Dam Michigan Oscoda 22 Low Satisfactory 1931 Recreation
Menasha Dam Michigan Allegan 22 High Poor 1886 Hydroelectric
Hamilton Dam Michigan Genesee 22 High Fair 1920 Water Supply
Little Black River Structure C Michigan Cheboygan 22 High Satisfactory 1962 Flood Risk Reduction
Atlas Dam Michigan Genesee 22 Significant Fair 1835 Recreation
Windward Dam Michigan Emmet 22 Significant Not Rated 1989 Recreation
Lake Sherwood Dam Michigan Oakland 22 Significant Satisfactory 1957 Recreation
Beebe Lake Dam Michigan Clare 22 Low Satisfactory 1938 Recreation
Goodrich Dam Michigan Genesee 22 Significant Fair 1913 Recreation
Swan Creek Dam Michigan Allegan 22 Low Fair 1937 Recreation
Brooklyn Dam Michigan Jackson 22 High Satisfactory 1940 Recreation
Wildwood Lake Dam Michigan Oakland 22 High Satisfactory 1961 Recreation
Republic Dam Michigan Marquette 22 Significant Poor 1913 Recreation
Fawn River Power Company Dam Michigan St. Joseph 22 Low Not Rated 1830 Recreation
West Shore Community College Dam Michigan Mason 22 Low Satisfactory 1972 Recreation
Globe Mill Dam Michigan Lenawee 22 Significant Fair 1972 Recreation
Elk Rapids Michigan Antrim 21 Low Satisfactory 1916 Hydroelectric
Homestake Copper Dam Michigan Houghton 21 Low Satisfactory 1975 Tailings
Morris Lake Dam Michigan Ogemaw 21 Low Satisfactory 1965 Recreation
St Louis Michigan Gratiot 21 Significant Satisfactory 1901 Hydroelectric
Mirror Lake Dam Michigan Jackson 21 Significant Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
Peninsular Paper Dam Michigan Washtenaw 21 High Poor 1867 Recreation
Cheboygan Michigan Cheboygan 21 High Fair 1922 Hydroelectric
Waterford Dam Michigan Wayne 21 High Satisfactory 1925 Recreation
Cleveland Lake Dam Michigan Muskegon 21 Significant Satisfactory 1960 Recreation
Merry Lake Dam Michigan Hillsdale 21 Significant Satisfactory 1966 Recreation
Siebecker Dam Michigan Mecosta 21 Low Fair 1978 Recreation

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.