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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 provides water level control for Smallwood Lake.

Quick Facts

$50.2 million*
721
June 2026
Estimated Cost to Repair
Waterfront Properties
​Estimated Substantial Completion Date
*Project estimate is subject to variation of +5/-5%. Last updated February 8, 2024.  

Progress photos

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November 3, 2020
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October 16, 2024
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February 21, 2025
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April 4, 2025
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July 3, 2025
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October 12, 2025
 

Estimate of Substantial Completion

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Note that substantial completion does not equal lake fill which is permitted to be done between April 15 and October 1. Fill estimates are based on normal annual rainfall. 
Published July 2025

Construction

Cost Estimate
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Construction Milestones
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Last updated July 2025

resources

​​​Construction Updates 
Smallwood Lake Fishery Status and Trends 2012
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  • About
    • Team Bios
    • History
    • Who We Are
    • Operations
    • Secord Dam
    • Smallwood Dam
    • Edenville Dam
    • Sanford Dam
  • Environmental Restoration
    • Lakebottom Information
    • Restoration Projects
    • Erosion Control >
      • Project Permitting
      • Restoration Progress >
        • 2025 Restoration Report
        • 2024 Restoration Progress Report
  • Donate
    • Why Donate?
    • Our Donors >
      • Corporate Sponsors
      • Individual Donors
    • Four Lakes Legacy Society
  • Events
  • Documents
    • Annual & Quarterly Reports
    • Audited Financials & Tax Filings
    • Dam Construction Updates
    • Engineering Reports & Studies
    • Flyers & Brochures
    • Meeting Presentations
    • News Flashes & Newsletters
  • Resources
    • FOIA Request
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Subscribe
    • Updates
  • Special Assessment District
    • Assessment Maps
    • FAQs
    • Prepayments
  • Contact