Dams
The three major dams of the Muskegon River (Rogers, Hardy and Croton) generate about 45,600 kilowatts, with about 30,000 of that from Hardy Dam. That is enough electricity to serve a community of nearly 23,000.
| Name | Height | Purpose(s) | Capacity (MW) | Year | Owner name | Reservoir name | Coordinates | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croton | 40 ft (12.2 m) | Hydroelectric | 8.85 | 1907 | Consumers Energy | Croton Dam Pond | 43°26′14″N 85°39′50″W / 43.43714°N 85.66382°W / 43.43714; -85.66382 (Croton Dam) | |
| Hardy | 106 ft (32.3 m) | Hydroelectric | 30 | 1931 | Consumers Energy | Hardy Dam Pond | 43°29′12″N 85°37′47″W / 43.48656°N 85.6296°W / 43.48656; -85.6296 (Hardy Dam) | |
| Rogers | 43 ft (13.1 m) | Hydroelectric | 6.75 | 1906 | Consumers Energy | Rogers Dam Pond | 43°36′48″N 85°28′44″W / 43.61320°N 85.47894°W / 43.61320; -85.47894 (Rogers Dam) | |
| Total | 45.6 |
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