15Total Dams
1High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Isabella County, Michigan
Isabella County has 15 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Isabella County is 70 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Lake Isabella Dam at 41 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Isabella Dam | High | Satisfactory | 41 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Walker Creek Dam #2 | Significant | Poor | 18 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Weidman Development Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 14 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Weidman Mill Pond Dam | Significant | Fair | 12 | Recreation | 1900 |
| Duncan Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 27 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Hamlin Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1967 |
| Lake Camelot Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 19 | Irrigation | 1971 |
| Peas Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 18 | Recreation | 1961 |
| Babcocks Pond Dam | Low | Poor | 18 | Recreation | 1973 |
| Walker Creek Dam #1 | Low | Not assessed | 17 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Harris Dam | Low | Not assessed | 16 | Recreation | 1870 |
| Thompson Dam | Low | Fair | 13 | Recreation | |
| Mission Creek Dam | Low | Unsatisfactory | 12 | Recreation | 1950 |
| Blanchard Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 12 | Recreation | 1978 |
| Schafer Dam | Low | Not assessed | 10 | Recreation | 1969 |