Marsh Unit Flooding #4

Tributary to Honey Creek· Livingston, Michigan· Built 1965· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Other State Government

Key Takeaway

Marsh Unit Flooding #4 is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 1.3% in MI)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge56 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDMI01468

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 18, 2015
State Regulated: No

Ownership

MDNR Wildlife

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Marsh Unit Flooding #4?

Marsh Unit Flooding #4 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 Marsh Unit Flooding #4?

Marsh Unit Flooding #4 is owned by MDNR Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Marsh Unit Flooding #4 built?

Marsh Unit Flooding #4 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Marsh Unit Flooding #4?

Marsh Unit Flooding #4 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Marsh Unit Flooding #4?

Marsh Unit Flooding #4 has a dam height of 7 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 Marsh Unit Flooding #4 last inspected?

Marsh Unit Flooding #4 was last inspected on June 18, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.