Tuttle Marsh Dam
Tuttle Marsh Dam is an earth dam located in Iosco County, Michigan, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Tuttle Marsh Dam
The primary purpose of Tuttle 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 Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Kunze Creek near East Tawas, Mi.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 11,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 380 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 723 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/09/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Iosco |
| Nearest City | East Tawas, Mi |
| River/Stream | Kunze Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.36735, -83.45107 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 11,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 723 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 723 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 507 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 380 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 215 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/09/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI02561 |
| Federal ID | MI02561 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |