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Dam Safety
Dam Safety
Dams in Michigan are regulated by Part 307 and Part 315 of The Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended.
This page can be accessed as Michigan.gov/DamSafety
To Report Dam Safety Emergencies to EGLE
800-292-4706 (from within Michigan)
517-284-7327 (from outside Michigan)
Contact
Information
- MiEnviro - an online permitting and compliance database
- MiEnviro Information page
- MiEnviro Help - Contact Us
- EGLE/USACE Joint Permit Application
- Brown Bridge Dam Failure Report
- Living with Dams: Know Your Risks
- Inspection Report Format
- Construction Permits For Dams
- Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) process for dam consultants
Related Links
- FEMA Dam Safety Publications
- Dam Safety Training Opportunities
- Dangers Posed by Low-Head Dams
- Local Emergency Management Programs Contacts
- Dam Management
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- National Weather Service Warnings and Forecasts
- Real Time Stream Flow Data for Michigan
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) dam safety page
- Association of State Dam Safety Officials
- Township Public Improvements Act (A Funding Mechanism)