Dams in Kent County, Michigan
14Total Dams
4High Hazard
4Significant
Dam Safety in Kent County, Michigan
Kent County has 14 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 4 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Kent County is 88 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Fallasburg Dam at 44 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fallasburg Dam | High | Satisfactory | 44 | Hydroelectric | 1903 |
| Cascade | High | Satisfactory | 41 | Hydroelectric | 1927 |
| La Barge | High | Poor | 32 | Hydroelectric | 1901 |
| Grand Rapids West Side Dam | High | Not Rated | 24 | Recreation | 1917 |
| Grass Lake Level Control Structure | Significant | Satisfactory | 29 | Recreation | 1973 |
| Secluded Lake Dam | Significant | Fair | 21 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Rockford Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 19 | Recreation | 1888 |
| King Milling Company Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 15 | Recreation | 1942 |
| Ada | Low | Satisfactory | 32 | Hydroelectric | 1926 |
| Beckwith Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 28 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1999 |
| Westdale Family Dam | Low | Not Rated | 21 | Recreation | 1974 |
| Wabasis Lake Level Control Structure | Low | Satisfactory | 11 | Recreation | 1864 |
| Eastbrook Lake Level Control Structure | Low | Satisfactory | 10 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Myers Lake Level Control Structure | Low | Satisfactory | 9 | Recreation | 1975 |