Sanford Dam
High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Midland |
| Nearest City | Sanford |
| River/Stream | Tittawabassee River |
| Coordinates | 43.67721, -84.38012 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,526 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,020 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 31,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Midland County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |