Hunt Creek Dam dam
Hunt Creek Dam
Hunt Creek Dam, located in Luzerne, Michigan, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Michigan DEGLE. This dam on the Hunt Creek river stands at a height of 14 feet with a hydraulic height of 13.8 feet and a length of 400 feet. It has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 16.1 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam poses a high risk, which indicates the need for careful monitoring and risk management measures.
The dam, completed in an unspecified year, has a normal storage capacity of 20 acre-feet and a surface area of 10 acres. While the dam does not have a spillway, it can discharge up to 260 cubic feet per second when needed. The last inspection of Hunt Creek Dam was conducted in October 2003, with an inspection frequency of every five years. The risk assessment for the dam is rated as high (2), emphasizing the importance of having a comprehensive emergency action plan and risk management strategy in place.
With its location in Oscoda County and oversight by Michigan regulatory agencies, Hunt Creek Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts would find interest in the complex dynamics of this dam, from its structural design and storage capacity to its risk assessment and emergency preparedness. As climate change continues to impact water systems, understanding and monitoring structures like Hunt Creek Dam are vital for ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in Michigan.
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 Hunt Creek Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Branch Au Sable River Near Luzerne | 347 cfs | → |
| Au Sable River Near Red Oak | 1,480 cfs | → |
| Au Sable River At Mio | 1,420 cfs | → |
| Au Sable River Near Mc Kinley | 1,830 cfs | → |
| Au Sable River Near Curtisville | 1,790 cfs | → |
| Rifle River Near Sterling | 495 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hunt Creek Dam.
Boat launches
- Chase Bridge Road 10199, South Branch Township
- Houghton Creek Road Foster Township
- Reber Road Comins Township
- Ranch Road Cumming Township
- Ridge Road Cumming Township
- Evans Road Mentor Township
Campgrounds
- Luzerne Trail Camp
- Parmalee Bridge State Forest Campground
- Wagner Lake Campground
- Paul Bunyan Scout Reservation
- White Pine Canoe Camp
- Wakeley Lake Area
Track Hunt Creek Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hunt Creek Dam
Where does the data for Hunt Creek 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 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 Hunt Creek Dam.