Dams in Chippewa County, Michigan

12Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant

Dam Safety in Chippewa County, Michigan

Chippewa County has 12 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. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.

The average dam in Chippewa County is 72 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Impoundment No.1 at 30 ft.

DamHazardConditionHeight (ft)PurposeYear
Impoundment No.1HighNot Available30Tailings
Soo LocksSignificantNot Available17Navigation1921
Christian Service Camp DamLowSatisfactory21Recreation1960
Fletcher Creek DamLowSatisfactory21Recreation1955
Tanny Armstrong DamLowSatisfactory16Recreation1978
Seney A-2 Pool DamLowPoor15Fish and Wildlife Pond1937
Shelldrake DamLowFair13Recreation1964
Armstrong No 2 DamLowNot Rated12Recreation1954
Drummond Hunting & Fishing Club DamLowPoor10Recreation1945
Trout Brook Pond DamLowSatisfactory9Recreation1958
Potagannissing DamLowSatisfactory7Recreation1948
Munuscong Bay DamLowNot Rated7Recreation1966