Beebe Lake Dam dam
Beebe Lake Dam
Beebe Lake Dam, located in Beaverton, Michigan, on Clear Creek, is a privately-owned structure completed in 1938 for recreational purposes. Standing at 22 feet tall and 105 feet long, this earth dam has a storage capacity of 800 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 56 acres. The dam's spillway, with a width of 4 feet, is controlled to manage a maximum discharge of 57 cubic feet per second.
With a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Beebe Lake Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE). The dam has a very high risk assessment rating, indicating the importance of proper risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. While it does not have a designated Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, the dam's last inspection in August 2020 revealed no immediate concerns.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Beebe Lake Dam serves as a focal point for understanding the balance between human recreation and environmental conservation. Its presence on Clear Creek provides opportunities for leisure activities while also highlighting the need for responsible stewardship of our natural resources. As efforts continue to mitigate risks and enhance safety measures, Beebe Lake Dam stands as a reminder of the interconnectedness between water infrastructure, regulatory oversight, and community resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Beebe Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Branch Tobacco River Near Beaverton | 127 cfs | → |
| Tobacco River At Glidden Road At Beaverton | 373 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River Near Mount Pleasant | 298 cfs | → |
| Clam River At Vogel Center | 259 cfs | → |
| Muskegon River At Evart | 1,750 cfs | → |
| Pine River Near Midland | 376 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Beebe Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lone Pine Road 2708, Grant Township
- Boat Launch (Concrete, Public) Harrison
- Lincoln Township
- Washington Road 4863, Grant Township
- Lakewood Street Hayes Township
- West Spring Road 7199, Freeman Township
Campgrounds
- Wilson State Park
- Pettit Park
- Herrick Rec Area
- Gladwin City Park
- Calhoun City Campground
- Trout Lake State Forest Campground
Fishing spots
Track Beebe Lake Dam 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 Beebe Lake Dam
Where does the data for Beebe Lake 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 Beebe Lake Dam.