Dams in Gladwin County, Michigan
21Total Dams
5High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Gladwin County, Michigan
Gladwin County has 21 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 5 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 4 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Gladwin County is 72 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Secord Dam at 57 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secord Dam | High | Unsatisfactory | 57 | Hydroelectric | 1925 |
| Edenville Dam | High | Unsatisfactory | 57 | Recreation | 1924 |
| Smallwood Dam | High | Unsatisfactory | 36 | Recreation | 1925 |
| Lake Lancer Dam | High | Satisfactory | 36 | Recreation | 1976 |
| Chappel Dam | High | Satisfactory | 32 | Recreation | 1910 |
| Beaverton | Significant | Satisfactory | 20 | Hydroelectric | 1919 |
| Frayer Dam | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1972 |
| Heil Dam | Low | Unsatisfactory | 23 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Trout Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 19 | Recreation | 1961 |
| Baker Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 19 | Recreation | 1962 |
| Russell Dam | Low | Not Rated | 17 | Recreation | 1950 |
| Lake Lancelot Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 17 | Recreation | 1976 |
| Blue Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 17 | Other | 1961 |
| Hoister Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 15 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Lake Lochbrae Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 14 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Scottish Hills Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 14 | Recreation | 1974 |
| Kerswill Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 12 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Lake Contos Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 12 | Recreation | 1950 |
| Molasses River Flooding #2 Dam | Low | Fair | 12 | Recreation | 1959 |
| Molasses River Flooding #3 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 12 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Molasses River Flooding #5 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 9 | Other | 1962 |