Pool Four Langshwager Tract, located in Saginaw, Michigan, is a federal-owned dam on the Shiawassee River with a primary purpose designated as "Other." The earth dam, completed in 1955, stands at a height of 10 feet and spans 15,180 feet in length.
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It has a storage capacity of 384 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 270 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 96 acres.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment level of 3, indicating a need for careful monitoring and management. The last inspection was conducted in January 1981, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years. The dam is regulated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement mechanisms in place to ensure compliance with safety standards.
With a spillway width of 200 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 2600 cubic feet per second, Pool Four Langshwager Tract serves as an essential structure for water resource management in the region. Climate and water enthusiasts can appreciate the detailed data provided on the dam's specifications, ownership, regulatory oversight, and risk assessment, highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure development and maintenance in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
15180 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
Shiawassee River |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
96 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
384 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
10 |
Flint River Near Fosters
|
330cfs |
Saginaw River At Saginaw
|
0cfs |
Cass River At Frankenmuth
|
128cfs |
Tittabawassee River At Midland
|
616cfs |
Pine River Near Midland
|
51cfs |
Shiawassee River At Owosso
|
218cfs |