Molasses River Flooding #3 Dam
Molasses River Flooding #3 Dam is an earth dam located in Gladwin County, Michigan, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Molasses River Flooding #3 Dam
The primary purpose of Molasses River Flooding #3 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mdnr Wildlife (state). It impounds the Little Molasses River near Highwood.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 3,350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 590 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/16/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Gladwin |
| Nearest City | Highwood |
| River/Stream | Little Molasses River |
| Coordinates | 43.94833, -84.18667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 590 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/16/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00772 |
| Federal ID | MI00772 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |