South Gaede Marsh Dam
South Gaede Marsh Dam is an earth dam located in Tuscola County, Michigan. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About South Gaede Marsh Dam
The primary purpose of South Gaede Marsh Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Mdnr Wildlife (state). It impounds the Tributary To Lake Huron near None-saginaw Bay.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 9,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 128 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 474 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/12/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Tuscola |
| Nearest City | None-saginaw Bay |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Lake Huron |
| Coordinates | 43.67361, -83.56028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 9,300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 474 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 474 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 128 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/12/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI01446 |
| Federal ID | MI01446 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |