Dams in Lake County, Michigan
9Total Dams
0High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Lake County, Michigan
Lake County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Lake County is 76 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Lake Connamara Dam at 23 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Pond Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 18 | Recreation | 1910 |
| Baldwin Fish Hatchery Dam | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 12 | Recreation | |
| Lake Connamara Dam | Low | Poor | 23 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Danaher Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 21 | Recreation | 1931 |
| Clear Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Recreation | |
| Midget Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 8 | Recreation | |
| Little Widewaters Flooding Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 8 | Other | 1962 |
| Olga Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1937 |
| Big Star Lake Level Control Structure | Low | Not Rated | 7 | Recreation | 1987 |