Dams in Eaton County, Michigan
10Total Dams
2High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Eaton County, Michigan
Eaton County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Eaton County is 73 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Dills Dam at 25 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrier Creek Structure A | High | Satisfactory | 24 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2008 |
| Carrier Creek Structure B | High | Satisfactory | 20 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2008 |
| Dills Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Cheney Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Recreation | 1986 |
| Smithville | Low | Satisfactory | 17 | Hydroelectric | 1913 |
| Carrier Creek Structure F | Low | Satisfactory | 16 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2008 |
| Mix | Low | Satisfactory | 15 | Hydroelectric | 1910 |
| Bellevue Mill Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 14 | Hydroelectric | 1854 |
| Giesler Dam | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1968 |
| Grand Ledge Dam | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Recreation | 1900 |