Little Wolf Creek Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Birch Creek Club Dam Bucks Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Nestled in the picturesque town of Curran, Michigan, the Little Wolf Creek Dam stands as a testament to human ingenuity and environmental stewardship.
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Summary
Completed in 1948, this earth and gravity dam serves as a vital recreational resource for the community, offering a tranquil oasis for water enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. With a height of 14 feet and a length of 300 feet, the dam holds a storage capacity of 540 acre-feet, ensuring a sustainable water supply for the surrounding area.
Managed by a private owner and regulated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE), the Little Wolf Creek Dam is subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a low hazard potential and a fair condition assessment as of October 2020, the dam continues to provide essential flood control and water management services for the region. Despite its age, the dam remains a vital piece of infrastructure, reflecting the harmonious balance between human development and environmental conservation.
As climate change poses new challenges to water resources, the Little Wolf Creek Dam serves as a valuable example of responsible dam management and environmental protection. With its controlled spillway, ample storage capacity, and low risk assessment, the dam stands as a beacon of sustainability in an ever-changing world. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience, we can look to the Little Wolf Creek Dam as a model for effective dam operations and environmental stewardship in the face of a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1948 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
Little Wolf Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
80 |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Drainage Area |
52.5 |
Nid Storage |
540 |
Structural Height |
14 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
14 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Au Sable River Near Mc Kinley
|
965cfs |
Au Sable River Near Curtisville
|
838cfs |
Au Sable River At Mio
|
665cfs |
Thunder Bay River At Herron Road Near Bolton
|
365cfs |
Au Sable River Near Red Oak
|
609cfs |
Au Sable River Near Au Sable
|
883cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Little Wolf Creek Dam