Molasses River Flooding #3 Dam

Michigan — Gladwin County — Little Molasses River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyGladwin
RiverLittle Molasses River
Coordinates43.94833, -84.18667

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length3,350 ft
NID Storage4,100 acre-ft
Max Storage4,100 acre-ft
Surface Area590 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 16, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
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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