Smallwood DamThe Smallwood Dam is located on the Tittabawassee River approximately 18 miles northwest of the City of Midland, Michigan. The dam is oriented in a northeast-southwest direction and consists of four major components including left embankment, powerhouse, spillway and right embankment. The Smallwood Dam was built to provide water level control for the purpose of hydro-electric power generation and received its original license from FERC in 1998. Source: Four Lakes Lake Level Study by Spicer Group |
Quick Facts
$36.2 million |
721 |
2025 |
$115 - $460* |
Cost to Repair |
Waterfront Properties |
Estimated Lake Return Date |
Estimated Annual Capital Assessment Range |
*Capital Assessment estimates are subject to variation of +/- 30% because of cost sensitivities such as construction costs, the financing term and interest rates.
Smallwood Dam Construction Model
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Current status: Construction ongoing
Permit status: Adhering to issued Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) permits and coordinating with EGLE on an as needed basis for any necessary permit modifications. In addition, FLTF is adhering to the issued Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) permits and required inspections. |
