Dams in Genesee County, Michigan
12Total Dams
3High Hazard
7Significant
Dam Safety in Genesee County, Michigan
Genesee County has 12 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 7 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Genesee County is 87 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Holloway Dam at 38 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holloway Dam | High | Satisfactory | 38 | Recreation | 1954 |
| Hamilton Dam | High | Fair | 22 | Water Supply | 1920 |
| Linden Mill Dam | High | Satisfactory | 17 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Kearsley Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 33 | Recreation | 1929 |
| Atlas Dam | Significant | Fair | 22 | Recreation | 1835 |
| Goodrich Dam | Significant | Fair | 22 | Recreation | 1913 |
| Mott Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 22 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Argentine Dam | Significant | Fair | 17 | Recreation | 1929 |
| Fenton Water Dam | Significant | Fair | 16 | Recreation | 1935 |
| Thread Lake Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 9 | Recreation | 1973 |
| Lewis Drain Dam | Low | Fair | 15 | Recreation | 1969 |
| Burroughs Reservoir Dam | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Recreation | 1964 |