Green Meadow Farms Manure Lagoon dam
Green Meadow Farms Manure Lagoon
Green Meadow Farms Manure Lagoon, located in Elsie, Michigan, is a private earth dam structure completed in 1997 for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes. This manure lagoon has a dam height of 11 feet and a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, with a surface area of 15 acres and a drainage area of 0.1 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and no inspection frequency or emergency action plan (EAP) information is available.
Situated near a tributary to Baker Creek, this manure lagoon serves as a vital resource for water management on Green Meadow Farms. Although not state-regulated or permitted, the dam plays a critical role in maintaining water levels for agricultural needs and potential fire protection. With a structural height of 11 feet and a maximum discharge of 0 cubic feet per second, the dam's design and function highlight its importance in sustainable water resource management in the region.
Despite its lack of regulatory oversight and official assessments, the Green Meadow Farms Manure Lagoon stands as a testament to private landowners taking proactive measures to manage water resources effectively. With its completion in 1997 and a capacity to hold 180 acre-feet of water, this earth dam structure serves multiple purposes while contributing to the overall sustainability of the farm operations. As a key feature in the farm's water management system, the manure lagoon showcases the innovative approaches taken by private entities to address water and climate challenges in the agricultural sector.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Green Meadow Farms Manure Lagoon -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shiawassee River At Owosso | 340 cfs | → |
| Maple River At Maple Rapids | 219 cfs | → |
| Grand River At Lansing | 1,020 cfs | → |
| Red Cedar River At East Lansing | 178 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Fosters | 330 cfs | → |
| Looking Glass River Near Eagle | 201 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Green Meadow Farms Manure Lagoon.
Track Green Meadow Farms Manure Lagoon in the Snoflo app
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About Green Meadow Farms Manure Lagoon
Where does the data for Green Meadow Farms Manure Lagoon 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 Low 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 Green Meadow Farms Manure Lagoon.