Pool Five
Pool Five is an earth dam located in Saginaw County, Michigan, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pool Five
Pool Five is a dam in Saginaw, Michigan. The dam is owned by Doi Fws (federal). It impounds the Ferguson Bayou near Saginaw.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 19,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 193 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,080 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 01/29/1981. That was over 45 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Saginaw |
| Nearest City | Saginaw |
| River/Stream | Ferguson Bayou |
| Coordinates | 43.34000, -84.00000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 19,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,080 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,080 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 193 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | DOI FWS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/29/1981 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00648 |
| Federal ID | MI00648 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |