Molasses River Flooding #5 Dam

Michigan — Gladwin County — Tributary to Molasses River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyGladwin
RiverTributary to Molasses River
Coordinates44.00599, -84.21099

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length2,640 ft
NID Storage1,240 acre-ft
Max Storage1,240 acre-ft
Surface Area195 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionDecember 17, 2014
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMDNR Wildlife

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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