Dingman Marsh Flooding Dam
Key Takeaway
Dingman Marsh Flooding Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 26.9% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 700 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00019 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MDNR Wildlife
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dingman Marsh Flooding Dam?
Dingman Marsh Flooding Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Dingman Marsh Flooding Dam?
Dingman Marsh Flooding Dam is owned by MDNR Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dingman Marsh Flooding Dam built?
Dingman Marsh Flooding Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Dingman Marsh Flooding Dam?
Dingman Marsh Flooding Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dingman Marsh Flooding Dam?
Dingman Marsh Flooding Dam has a dam height of 11 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Dingman Marsh Flooding Dam last inspected?
Dingman Marsh Flooding Dam was last inspected on July 14, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.