Misteguay Creek 4
Misteguay Creek 4 is an earth dam located in Saginaw County, Michigan, built in 1967. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Misteguay Creek 4
The primary purpose of Misteguay Creek 4 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Saginaw County (private). It impounds the Misteguay Creek near Saginaw.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,450 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 133 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/21/2018. That was 7 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Michigan dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Saginaw |
| Nearest City | Saginaw |
| River/Stream | Misteguay Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.21672, -83.97755 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,450 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 133 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,375 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Saginaw County |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00067 |
| Federal ID | MI00067 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |