Aurohn Lake Dam dam
Aurohn Lake Dam
Aurohn Lake Dam, located in Hastings, Michigan, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam stands at a height of 19.5 feet and has a length of 400 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. The dam overlooks a tributary to Cedar Creek and is situated within the scenic surroundings of Barry County.
Despite being privately owned, Aurohn Lake Dam has not been regulated or inspected by the state of Michigan. Its condition is assessed as satisfactory, with an undetermined hazard potential. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place, and there is limited information available on its risk assessment and management measures. However, the dam continues to serve its purpose of providing recreational opportunities for the local community.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Aurohn Lake Dam intriguing due to its unique location and recreational focus. The dam's presence adds to the natural beauty of the area and provides a habitat for various wildlife. While the lack of state regulation and inspection raises questions about its safety and maintenance, the dam remains a popular spot for outdoor activities and serves as a peaceful retreat for visitors to enjoy the tranquil setting of the lake.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Aurohn Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Thornapple River Near Hastings | 252 cfs | → |
| Quaker Brook Near Nashville | 21 cfs | → |
| Wanadoga Creek Near Battle Creek | 28 cfs | → |
| Augusta Creek Near Augusta | 37 cfs | → |
| Kalamazoo River Near Battle Creek | 668 cfs | → |
| Battle Creek At Battle Creek | 204 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Aurohn Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Leach Lake Road Carlton Township
- Prairieville Township Center Street Lake Access
- Patterson Road 2373, Martin Township
- Green Trail Charleston Township
- Charleston Township
- East Capital Avenue 398, Bellevue
Campgrounds
- Winding Creek Campground
- Barry Expo Center
- Tyden City Park
- Deep Lake - Yankee Springs State Rec Area
- Yankee Springs Deep Lake-Rustic
- Gun Lake - Yankee Springs State Rec Area
Fishing spots
Track Aurohn Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Aurohn Lake Dam
Where does the data for Aurohn Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Undetermined hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Aurohn Lake Dam.