Dams in Macomb County, Michigan
12Total Dams
2High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Macomb County, Michigan
Macomb County has 12 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Macomb County is 69 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Lower Stony Lake Dam at 32 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Stony Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 32 | Recreation | 1961 |
| Upper Stony Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 24 | Recreation | 1961 |
| Autumn Ridge Detention Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 11 | Other | 1982 |
| Chestnut Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 16 | Recreation | 1968 |
| East Mill Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 15 | Recreation | 1926 |
| Fisher Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 15 | Recreation | 1920 |
| Clifton Mill Pond Dam | Low | Fair | 12 | Recreation | 1937 |
| Gibson Drain Detention Dam | Low | Not Rated | 9 | ||
| Sterling Mall Dam | Low | Not Rated | 9 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1977 |
| Hidden Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 8 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Centennial Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 7 | Recreation | |
| Woodland Waters Dam | Low | Fair | 6 | Recreation | 1962 |