Dams in Oceana County, Michigan
8Total Dams
2High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Oceana County, Michigan
Oceana County has 8 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 2 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Oceana County is 65 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Hart Lake at 31 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 27 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Upper Silver Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 25 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Foster Lake Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 13 | Recreation | 1973 |
| Hesperia Dam | Significant | Fair | 11 | Recreation | 1977 |
| Hart Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 31 | Hydroelectric | 1927 |
| Crystal Valley Dam | Low | Fair | 16 | Recreation | 1937 |
| Gales Pond Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 14 | Recreation | 1941 |
| Silver Lake Level Control Structure | Low | Not Rated | 9 | Recreation | 1995 |