Michigan
For Michigan, hazard classification is High; classification criteria is Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) are required for high and significant hazard dams; inspection frequency is every 3 years; mandatory is yes; inspector qualification is professional engineer licensed in Michigan, recorded from its source on 2026-08-16.
- State
- Michigan verified
- Hazard classification
- High verified
- Classification criteria
- Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) are required for high and significant hazard dams
- Inspection frequency
- every 3 years
- Mandatory
- yes
- Inspector qualification
- professional engineer licensed in Michigan verified
- Statute
- Part 315, Dam Safety, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451
What the source says
High hazard dams require an inspection report to be submitted every three years. Inspection reports must be prepared, signed, and sealed by a professional engineer licensed in Michigan.
— michigan.gov, retrieved 2026-08-16
Source
- michigan.govhttps://www.michigan.gov/egle/about/organization/water-resources/dam-safety/rules-regs