Dams in Shiawassee County, Michigan
10Total Dams
1High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Shiawassee County, Michigan
Shiawassee County has 10 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, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Shiawassee County is 84 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Misteguay Creek 2a at 29 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myers-henderson Detention Pond | High | Satisfactory | 13 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1992 |
| Cummings Lake Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 21 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Corunna Dam | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 15 | Recreation | 1843 |
| Misteguay Creek 2a | Low | Satisfactory | 29 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1966 |
| Shiawassee Town Dam | Low | Fair | 19 | Recreation | 1904 |
| Scenic Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 16 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Byron Dam | Low | Fair | 15 | Recreation | 1847 |
| Lake Manitou Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 12 | Recreation | 1973 |
| Green Meadow Farms Manure Lagoon | Low | Not Rated | 11 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1997 |
| Rose Lake Flooding Dam | Low | Fair | 8 | Other | 1960 |