Dams in Branch County, Michigan
8Total Dams
0High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Branch County, Michigan
Branch County has 8 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Branch County is 110 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Riley Dam at 20 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 20 | Hydroelectric | 1923 |
| Blackhawk Dam | Low | Poor | 18 | Recreation | 1830 |
| Ovid-kinderhook Ww Treatment Lagoons | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Other | 1997 |
| Morrison West Chain Lake Level Control Structure | Low | Satisfactory | 14 | Recreation | 1847 |
| Marble Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 9 | Recreation | 1962 |
| Matteson Lake Level Control Structure | Low | Satisfactory | 7 | Recreation | 1966 |
| Coldwater Lake Level Control Structure | Low | Satisfactory | 6 | Recreation | 1962 |
| Randall Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation | 1838 |