Number 6 Brine Pond Dam
Number 6 Brine Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Midland County, Michigan. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Number 6 Brine Pond Dam
Number 6 Brine Pond Dam is a dam in Midland, Michigan. The dam is owned by Dow Chemical Company (private). It impounds the Trib To Titabawasee River near Midland.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 9,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 150 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 800 acre-feet.
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 08/21/2019.
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 | Trib To Titabawasee River |
| Coordinates | 43.59560, -84.23783 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 9,500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 150 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Dow Chemical Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI02675 |
| Federal ID | MI02675 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |