7Total Dams
0High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Emmet County, Michigan
Emmet County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Emmet County is 73 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Starks Mill Dam at 22 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windward Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 22 | Recreation | 1989 |
| Starks Mill Dam | Low | Not assessed | 22 | Other | 1951 |
| Maple River Dam | Low | Poor | 20 | Recreation | 1966 |
| Lake Street Dam and Flume | Low | Not assessed | 11 | Recreation | 1895 |
| O'neal Lake Dam | Low | Unsatisfactory | 10 | Recreation | 1954 |
| Goose Pond Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 8 | Recreation | 1966 |
| French Farm Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 8 | Recreation | 1949 |