Little Platte Lake Control Dam dam
Little Platte Lake Control Dam
The Little Platte Lake Control Dam, also known as Dead Stream Dam, is a private structure located in Platte Lake, Michigan. Built in 1969, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes and has a height of 10 feet with a hydraulic height of 5.8 feet. It spans 48 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 3400 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 2000 acre-feet. The dam sits on the North Branch Platte River and has a controlled spillway with a width of 10 feet.
Despite being privately owned, the dam has a low hazard potential and has been assessed as being in satisfactory condition as of September 2018. Its risk assessment is classified as very high (1), indicating that monitoring and maintenance are crucial to ensuring its continued safety and functionality. The dam has not been modified in recent years and does not fall under the jurisdiction of any state regulatory agency. With its strategic location and importance for recreation, the Little Platte Lake Control Dam remains a significant feature in the water resource management of Benzie County, 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 Little Platte Lake Control Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Platte River At Honor | 192 cfs | → |
| Manistee River Near Sherman | 1,590 cfs | → |
| Manistee River Near Mesick | 1,510 cfs | → |
| Manistee River Near Wellston | 2,560 cfs | → |
| Boardman R Above Brown Bridge Road Nr Mayfield | 226 cfs | → |
| Pine River At High School Bridge Nr Hoxeyville | 307 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Little Platte Lake Control Dam.
Boat launches
- Deadstream Road 9877, Honor
- Little Platte Lake, 1000 Acres, Benzie County
- North Scenic Highway Lake Township
- Nichols Road 2198, Benzonia Township
- Weir Road Lake Township
- Crystal Lake -E, 9711 Acres, Benzie County
Campgrounds
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - Platte River Campground
- White Pine Backcountry Campground
- Sleeping Bear National Lake Shore - White Pine Campground
- Platte River State Forest Campground
- Garey Lake Trail Camp - State Forest
- Lake Ann State Forest Campground
Fishing spots
- Betsie Lake
- Lake Dubonnet
- Lake Arcadia (Public Fishing Dock At Grebe Park)
- Lake Leelanau
- Kids Creek
- Boardman Lake
Paddle runs
- Southern Boundary Of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore To Mouth At Lake Michigan
- Southeastern Boundary Of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore To Northwetern Boundary Of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
- Kings Road Bridge (2 Miles West Of Town Of Luther In T19n, R12w To Slackwater Of The State Fish Weir In T21n, R16w
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About Little Platte Lake Control Dam
Where does the data for Little Platte Lake Control 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 Little Platte Lake Control Dam.