Misteguay Creek 2a is an earth dam located in Shiawassee County, Michigan, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 1,150 ft long, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Misteguay Creek 2a
The primary purpose of Misteguay Creek 2a 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 Intercounty Dr Bd (private). It impounds the Misteguay Creek near New Lothrop.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,150 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,517 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 53 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.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Shiawassee |
| Nearest City | New Lothrop |
| River/Stream | Misteguay Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.09500, -83.95833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,517 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,517 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 53 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Misteguay Creek Intercounty Dr Bd |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00104 |
| Federal ID | MI00104 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |