Dams in Midland County, Michigan
6Total Dams
4High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Midland County, Michigan
Midland County has 6 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. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Midland County is 61 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Sanford Dam at 36 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Dam | High | Unsatisfactory | 36 | Recreation | 1925 |
| Midland Storage Basin | High | Satisfactory | 21 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2002 |
| Tertiary Pond Dam | High | Satisfactory | 15 | Other | |
| Number 6 Brine Pond Dam | High | Satisfactory | 12 | Other | |
| Kawkawlin Flooding Dam | Low | Poor | 11 | Recreation | 1962 |
| Robert Dulude Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 7 | Recreation | 1971 |