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Smallwood Dam

The 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 lake recovery and restoration timeline

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Last update: April 26, 2023

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.
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  • About
    • History
    • Who We Are >
      • Team Bios
    • Operations
    • Secord Dam
    • Smallwood Dam
    • Edenville Dam
    • Sanford Dam
  • Restoration Plan
  • Donate
    • Why Donate?
    • Our Donors >
      • Corporate Sponsors
      • Individual Donors
    • Four Lakes Legacy Society
  • Events
  • Documents
    • Annual Reports
    • Audited Financials
    • County Documents
    • Dam Construction Updates
    • Edenville/Wixom
    • Engineering Reports & Studies
    • Flyers & Brochures
    • Meeting Presentations
    • News Flashes
    • Newsletters
    • Publications & Partner Presentations
    • Published Statements
    • Regulatory Correspondence
    • Restoration Plan
    • Sanford
    • Secord
    • Smallwood
    • Tax Filings & Governance
  • Resources
    • Erosion Control >
      • Project Map
      • Project Permitting
      • What You Can Do
    • FOIA Request
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Lakebottom Information
    • Subscribe
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