Molasses River Flooding #5 Dam
Molasses River Flooding #5 Dam is an earth dam located in Gladwin County, Michigan, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Molasses River Flooding #5 Dam
Molasses River Flooding #5 Dam is a dam in Gladwin, Michigan. The dam is owned by Mdnr Wildlife (state). It impounds the Tributary To Molasses River near Albright Shores.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 2,640 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 195 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 12/17/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Gladwin |
| Nearest City | Albright Shores |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Molasses River |
| Coordinates | 44.00599, -84.21099 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,640 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 195 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/17/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI01601 |
| Federal ID | MI01601 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |