Dams in Tuscola County, Michigan
7Total Dams
0High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Tuscola County, Michigan
Tuscola County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams.
The average dam in Tuscola County is 64 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Caro Dam at 19 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 19 | Recreation | 1928 |
| Peter's Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 15 | Recreation | 1986 |
| Shay Lake Level Control Structure | Low | Not Rated | 13 | Other | 2002 |
| Murphy Lake Level Control Structure | Low | Satisfactory | 10 | Recreation | 1928 |
| Fish Point Pond C Dam | Low | Fair | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1963 |
| South Gaede Marsh Dam | Low | Fair | 7 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | |
| North Gaede Marsh Dam | Low | Fair | 7 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |