Blomgren's Marsh Dam
Blomgren's Marsh Dam is an earth dam located in Dickinson County, Michigan, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Blomgren's Marsh Dam
Blomgren's Marsh Dam is a dam in Dickinson, Michigan. The dam is owned by Mdnr Wildlife (state). It impounds the South Branch Breen Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 166 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 75 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 405 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 06/25/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Dickinson |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | South Branch Breen Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.87906, -87.79511 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 166 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 405 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 405 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00346 |
| Federal ID | MI00346 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |