Misteguay Creek 3a
Misteguay Creek 3a is an earth dam located in Saginaw County, Michigan, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Misteguay Creek 3a
The primary purpose of Misteguay Creek 3a 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 Misteguay Creek Idb (private). It impounds the Misteguay Creek near Saginaw.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,020 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,037 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 93 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/21/2018.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Saginaw |
| Nearest City | Saginaw |
| River/Stream | Misteguay Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.16500, -83.93333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,020 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,037 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,037 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 93 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14,450 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Misteguay Creek IDB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00069 |
| Federal ID | MI00069 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |