Pool Four Langshwager Tract Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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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Summary

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
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.