Dams in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
11Total Dams
3High Hazard
4Significant
Dam Safety in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
Grand Traverse County has 11 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 4 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Grand Traverse County is 96 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Brown Bridge Dam at 46 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Bridge Dam | High | Not Rated | 46 | Recreation | 1921 |
| Sabin Dam | High | Satisfactory | 34 | Recreation | 1906 |
| Union Street Dam | High | Satisfactory | 21 | Recreation | 1867 |
| Mayfield Electric Light Plant Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 23 | Recreation | 1873 |
| Bissell Pond Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 16 | Recreation | 1852 |
| Wysong Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 11 | Recreation | 1989 |
| General Growth Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 9 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1990 |
| Gerhard Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 25 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Headquarters Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 16 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Lake Dubonnet Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 13 | Recreation | 1956 |
| Petobego Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 11 | Recreation | 1951 |