Dams in Alcona County, Michigan
16Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Alcona County, Michigan
Alcona County has 16 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Alcona County is 43 years old. The most common purpose is other. The tallest dam is Alcona at 60 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcona | High | Fair | 60 | Hydroelectric | 1924 |
| Birch Creek Club Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 18 | Recreation | 1998 |
| Kelsey Dam | Low | Not Rated | 14 | ||
| Little Wolf Creek Dam | Low | Fair | 14 | Recreation | 1948 |
| Otter Pond | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Other | 1996 |
| Big Gulch Pond | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Other | 1996 |
| Thompson Dam | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Other | 1979 |
| Outlaw Pond | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Other | 1996 |
| Bucks Pond Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 11 | Recreation | 1930 |
| Foote Dam | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1994 |
| Dahms Dam | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1994 |
| Mc Gillis Creek Dam | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Other | 1992 |
| Shagpoke Dam | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 2001 |
| Sprinkler Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 9 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1988 |
| Cattail Dam | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1996 |
| Lost Lake Woods East Dam | Low | Not Rated | 7 | Recreation | 1999 |