Midland Storage Basin
Midland Storage Basin is an earth dam located in Midland County, Michigan, built in 2002. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Midland Storage Basin
The primary purpose of Midland Storage Basin is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of Midland (local government). It impounds the None near Midland.
The dam stands 21 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 134 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/16/2019.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Michigan dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Midland |
| Nearest City | Midland |
| River/Stream | None |
| Coordinates | 43.60740, -84.20330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Midland |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/16/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00965 |
| Federal ID | MI00965 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |