Marsh Lake
Marsh Lake is an earth dam located in Marinette County, Wisconsin, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Marsh Lake
The primary purpose of Marsh Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rydell, Ted (private). It impounds the Tr Murphy Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 80 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/02/2018.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Marinette |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr Murphy Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.13364, -88.13810 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 80 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rydell, Ted |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00437 |
| Federal ID | WI00437 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |