Dams in Van Buren County, Michigan
4Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Van Buren County, Michigan
Van Buren County has 4 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 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Van Buren County is 98 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Maple Lake Dam at 27 ft.
Explore more: Oldest dams in Michigan · Tallest dams · High risk dams · Largest reservoirs
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Lake Dam | High | Fair | 27 | Recreation | 1908 |
| Briggs Dam | Significant | Fair | 9 | Recreation | 1898 |
| Bangor Dam | Low | Not Rated | 13 | Recreation | 1975 |
| Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery Dams | Low | Fair | 11 | Other | 1930 |