Dams in Wexford County, Michigan
9Total Dams
1High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Wexford County, Michigan
Wexford County has 9 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.
The average dam in Wexford County is 75 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Hodenpyl at 90 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodenpyl | High | Fair | 90 | Hydroelectric | 1925 |
| Wheeler Creek Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 21 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Lake Billings Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 14 | Recreation | 1919 |
| Kerr Upper Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | ||
| White Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 20 | Recreation | 1973 |
| Manton Millpond Dam | Low | Not Rated | 19 | Recreation | 1919 |
| Norman Smith Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 16 | Recreation | 1974 |
| Archie Castle's Dam | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Recreation | 1963 |
| Brandy Brook Dam | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1964 |