Misteguay Creek 3a, also known as Mist Creek 3a Dam, is a privately owned earth dam located in Saginaw, Michigan.
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Built in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this structure plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction along Misteguay Creek. Standing at a height of 29 feet with a hydraulic height of 26 feet, the dam spans 1020 feet and has a maximum discharge capacity of 14,450 cubic feet per second.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in September 2018, Misteguay Creek 3a is regulated and permitted by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy for continued operation. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it has a storage capacity of 4,037 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 93.3 square miles, Misteguay Creek 3a serves as a vital infrastructure in mitigating potential flood impacts in the region.
Managed by private owners, Misteguay Creek 3a has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 490 feet and no outlet gates. The dam's risk assessment is categorized as moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures. Overall, Misteguay Creek 3a stands as a significant engineering feat in protecting the surrounding community from flood events along Misteguay Creek.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
1020 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
Misteguay Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
93.3 |
Nid Storage |
4037 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
Flint River Near Fosters
|
330cfs |
Flint River Near Flint
|
225cfs |
Cass River At Frankenmuth
|
87cfs |
Shiawassee River At Owosso
|
199cfs |
Saginaw River At Saginaw
|
0cfs |
Kearsley Creek Near Davison
|
12cfs |