Dams in Dickinson County, Michigan
23Total Dams
1High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Dickinson County, Michigan
Dickinson County has 23 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 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Dickinson County is 67 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Sturgeon River Dam at 80 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Quinnesec Falls Dam | High | Not Rated | 65 | Hydroelectric | 1916 |
| Sturgeon Falls | Significant | Satisfactory | 37 | Hydroelectric | 1905 |
| Hardwood Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 37 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1977 |
| Groveland Dam #8 | Low | Fair | 60 | Recreation | 1977 |
| Kingsford | Low | Fair | 38 | Hydroelectric | 1924 |
| Gene's Pond Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 27 | Recreation | 1973 |
| Richard J Trepanier Dam | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Recreation | 1983 |
| Coppo Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 16 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Warren's Walleye Pond Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 15 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Kimberly-clark Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 13 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Hancock Creek Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 12 | Recreation | 1951 |
| Gunnel Dam | Low | Fair | 11 | Recreation | 1987 |
| Carlson Dam | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1963 |
| Vigo Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 10 | Recreation | 1976 |
| Schinella Mottes Dam | Low | Poor | 10 | Other | |
| Blomgren's Marsh Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 10 | Other | 1967 |
| Felch Mountain Dam | Low | Poor | 9 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Carollo Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 8 | Recreation | |
| Floodwood Lakes Dam | Low | Poor | 8 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Red Dam Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 8 | Recreation | |
| Sawyer Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 7 | Recreation | |
| Mary Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 7 | Other | |
| Sturgeon River Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 80 | Hydroelectric | 1924 |