Molasses River Flooding #5 Dam

Gladwin County, Michigan (near Albright Shores)

River/Stream: Tributary to Molasses River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
9 ft
Dam Length
2,640 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,240 acre-ft
Year Completed
1962
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2014-12-17

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI01601
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
44.00599, -84.21099
Age
64 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.