French Landing Dam and Powerhouse, Hydroelectric power station in Wayne County, Michigan.
French Landing Dam is a hydroelectric facility on the Huron River that converts flowing water into electrical power for the surrounding area. The structure operates as a gravity dam, holding water while channeling it through turbines in the powerhouse.
Detroit Edison Company acquired the land in 1910 and completed construction of the dam in 1925 as part of Michigan's early hydroelectric development. The site was later recognized as a Michigan State Historic Site in 1982 due to its role in industrial growth.
The Michigan State Historic Site designation in 1982 recognizes the dam's role in local industrial development and renewable energy production.
The site is accessible through French Landing Park along Haggerty Road, where visitors can fish and enjoy recreational activities along the water. The location provides good vantage points for observing the dam and the adjacent Belleville Lake.
The facility underwent restoration in 1988 after decades of standing unused, significantly increasing its operational capacity. This modernization showed how aging energy infrastructure can be revived and returned to productive use.
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