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
$49 million* |
721 |
2025 |
Estimated Cost to Repair |
Waterfront Properties |
Estimated Lake Return Date |
*Project estimate is subject to variation of +5/-5%. Last updated October 12, 2023.
Smallwood Dam Construction Model
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Current status: Construction ongoing
Permit status: Proposed updates to the auxiliary spillway at the Smallwood Dam and site access at Secord Dam were shared with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and FLTF is currently coordinating permit modifications. Updated June 14, 2023 |
