North Gaede Marsh Dam is an earth dam located in Tuscola County, Michigan. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall and 3,650 ft long. 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 North Gaede Marsh Dam
The primary purpose of North Gaede 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 Mdnr Wildlife (state). It impounds the Tributary to Lake Huron near None-saginaw Bay.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 3,650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 141 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 870 acre-feet.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/12/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Tuscola |
| Nearest City | None-saginaw Bay |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Lake Huron |
| Coordinates | 43.68083, -83.55778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,650 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 870 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 870 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 523 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 141 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Mdnr Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/12/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI01402 |
| Federal ID | MI01402 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |