Molasses River Flooding #3 Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyGladwin
Nearest CityHighwood
River/StreamLittle Molasses River
Coordinates43.94833, -84.18667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length3,350 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,100 acre-ft
Max Storage4,100 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,400 acre-ft
Surface Area590 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMDNR Wildlife
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/16/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00772
Federal IDMI00772
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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