Carrier Creek Structure B dam
Carrier Creek Structure B
Carrier Creek Structure B, located in Eaton County, Michigan, is a vital infrastructure designed to address flood risk reduction along Carrier Creek. Built in 2008, this private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans 1650 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 116 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating potential flooding events in the area.
Maintained and regulated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE), Carrier Creek Structure B has a high hazard potential due to its location and design. Despite the high risk associated with the dam, its condition was assessed as satisfactory during the last inspection in October 2020. The structure is equipped with a controlled spillway and has a maximum discharge capacity of 1010 cubic feet per second, ensuring efficient water management during extreme weather events.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Carrier Creek Structure B serves as a prime example of effective flood risk reduction infrastructure in the state of Michigan. With its strategic location, design features, and regular inspections, the dam plays a critical role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding disasters. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Carrier Creek Structure B are essential for safeguarding communities and ensuring sustainable water management practices in the region.
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 Carrier Creek Structure B -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Grand River At Lansing | 908 cfs | → |
| Red Cedar River At East Lansing | 169 cfs | → |
| Looking Glass River Near Eagle | 163 cfs | → |
| Sycamore Creek At Holt Road Near Holt | 42 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Eaton Rapids | 1,400 cfs | → |
| Sloan Creek Near Williamston | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Carrier Creek Structure B.
Boat launches
- Moores River Drive Lansing
- North Clinton Street Grand Ledge
- Alliance Drive Potterville
- Howe Road Dewitt Charter Township
- Babcock Road Victor Township
Campgrounds
- Eaton County Fairgrounds
- Sleepy Hollow State Park
- Wheel Inn Campground
- Youth Haven Ranch
- Maple River Campground
- Creekridge Campground
Fishing spots
Track Carrier Creek Structure B 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 Carrier Creek Structure B
Where does the data for Carrier Creek Structure B 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 High 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 Carrier Creek Structure B.