Misteguay Creek 4
Key Takeaway
Misteguay Creek 4 is classified as high hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 94.4% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 7.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 133 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,375 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2002 |
| NID ID | MI00067 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Saginaw County
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Misteguay Creek 4?
Misteguay Creek 4 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Misteguay Creek 4?
Misteguay Creek 4 is owned by Saginaw County (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Misteguay Creek 4 built?
Misteguay Creek 4 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Misteguay Creek 4?
Misteguay Creek 4 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Misteguay Creek 4?
Misteguay Creek 4 has a dam height of 39 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 Misteguay Creek 4 last inspected?
Misteguay Creek 4 was last inspected on September 21, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.