Small Dam Site AUSD_134
Au Sable River Watershed
Oscoda County
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GPS Coordinates: 44.71270956
, -84.20211279
Access Road: Carrie Lane
Private Ownership
0.85 Upstream Miles Reconnected
Ranking: 5
Site Location
Aerial
Land Use Information
Upstream-Forest
Downstream-Forest
Impoundment or Dam Use Information
Unknown
Structural Information
Barrier Type
Earthen Berm
Stoplogs or Flashboards
Other Barrier Types:
Riser
Construction Materials
Concrete
Wood
Metal
Other Site Features
Vehicle Access
Attached or Adjacent Buildings
Upstream Conditions
Change to Lake / Pond
Is there evidence of erosion?
Upstream
At Structure
Downstream
Can bankfull width upstream of Impoundment be determined? no
Direct Stream Measurements
Stream
Widest Impoundment Width (ft): 100
Impoundment Length (ft): 300
Area of Impoundment (sf): 3 acres
Widest Width of Plunge Pool (ft): 3
Width After Plunge Pool (ft): 2
Depth After Plunge Pool (ft): 0.5
Spillway
Width (ft): 2
Length (ft): 20
Water Velocity (ft/sec): N/A
Structure Characteristics
Height of Structure (ft): 15
Freeboard Available (ft): 3
Embankment Length (ft): 6
Other Pertinent Information
Physical Condition Ranking: 5
Dominant substrates UPSTREAM: sand/silt
Dominant substrates DOWNSTREAM: sand
Dam has ability to regulate water level? yes
Is the dam being actively managed? yes
Is another dam or road crossing visible up or down stream? no
Are there any invasive species easily identified? no
This page last updated on 7/6/2022.