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 |
2024 |
$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: Engineering complete
Permit status: Went on public notice and a public hearing was held during the public notice period to explain the project and permitting specifics. This project constitutes a more extensive review process by the EPA and is defined as a “Major Project” due to the amount of wetland impacts and shoreline protection proposed Reconstruction beginning: Q4 2022 |
