Dams in Muskegon County, Michigan
6Total Dams
1High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Muskegon County, Michigan
Muskegon County has 6 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 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Muskegon County is 93 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Cleveland Lake Dam at 21 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon Waste Water Lagoons | High | Satisfactory | 21 | Other | 1973 |
| Cleveland Lake Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 21 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Browns Pond Dam | Significant | Poor | 16 | Recreation | 1844 |
| Whitehall Millpond Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 14 | Recreation | 1940 |
| Silver Creek Pond Dam | Low | Poor | 10 | Recreation | 1950 |
| Little Black Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 10 | Recreation | 1927 |