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DamKent County, Michigan, United States

Five Lakes Level Control Structure

Five Lakes Level Control Structure is a dam impounding Horseshoe,Woodbeck,Banks,Thomas,1/2M in Kent County, Michigan.

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66°F Thunderstorm

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43.2184°, -85.3338°

Overview

Five Lakes Level Control Structure is a dam that impounds Horseshoe,Woodbeck,Banks,Thomas,1/2M in Kent County, Michigan. It is a Gravity dam. It stands about 4 feet high. It was completed in 1966. Listed purpose: Recreation.

Dams shape Michigan's rivers, creating impoundments that support shoreline fishing, paddling and scenery while also affecting water flow and fish passage. This structure is documented in the Michigan Dam Inventory and regulated by the state (EGLE). Stay behind all safety barriers and heed posted restrictions near the dam and its spillway. Related places list the river and nearby waters.

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Dam Data5 / 12 fields

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Physical

Dam Height(ft)4 ft

Dam TypeGravity

Administration

Managing AgencyMichigan EGLE

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Year Built1,966

Location

CountyKent

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Location

Michigan

Kent County

United StatesUS

43.21838°, -85.33383°

Current Weather

Updated 6:59 PM

66°F

Thunderstorm

Feels like 63°

Wind

4.5 mph SW

Humidity

68%

Visibility

16 mi

UV Index

1

5-Day Forecast

Wed 100%68° 61°

Thu 84%74° 54°

Fri 7%75° 57°

Sat 7%79° 58°

Sun 7%83° 67°

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Fishing Walking Wildlife Photography

Added Jun 21, 2026

Michigan DNR: MI01968

Sources: Michigan DNR