Pool Five is a federal-owned earth dam located on Ferguson Bayou in Saginaw, Michigan.
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Built in 1971, this dam stands at a height of 14 feet and has a length of 19,800 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1,080 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes, including flood control and water supply management, with a spillway width of 200 feet to handle a maximum discharge of 2,000 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Buffalo District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Pool Five has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. Despite being last inspected in 1981, the dam is regulated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. With a moderate risk level assigned, ongoing risk management measures are in place to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure in the face of potential climate challenges and water resource management needs in the region.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
19800 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
Ferguson Bayou |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
193 |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Nid Storage |
1080 |
Structural Height |
14 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
14 |
Flint River Near Fosters
|
330cfs |
Saginaw River At Saginaw
|
0cfs |
Cass River At Frankenmuth
|
128cfs |
Tittabawassee River At Midland
|
616cfs |
Flint River Near Flint
|
239cfs |
Pine River Near Midland
|
51cfs |