Molasses River Flooding #2 Dam

Michigan — Gladwin County — Molasses River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyGladwin
RiverMolasses River
Coordinates44.07500, -84.22500

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length625 ft
NID Storage2,000 acre-ft
Max Storage2,000 acre-ft
Surface Area228 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 28, 2014
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1959
Primary PurposeRecreation
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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