10Total Dams
3High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Newaygo County, Michigan
Newaygo County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 1 dam has a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Newaygo County is 99 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Hardy at 106 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy | High | Fair | 106 | Hydroelectric | 1931 |
| Croton | High | Satisfactory | 46 | Hydroelectric | 1907 |
| White Cloud Dam | High | Poor | 19 | Recreation | 1872 |
| Henkin Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 18 | Recreation | 1966 |
| Pease Creek Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 16 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Rowe Dam No 2 | Low | Not assessed | 14 | Recreation | 1915 |
| Rowe Dam No 1 | Low | Not assessed | 13 | Recreation | 1888 |
| Minnie Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 13 | Recreation | 1939 |
| Clayton Dam | Low | Fair | 10 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Peterson Dam | Low | Fair | 9 | Recreation |