Lake 13 Dam dam
Lake 13 Dam
Lake 13 Dam, located in Clare, Michigan, serves as a vital water resource for the region, particularly for recreational purposes. This earth dam, completed in 1948, stands at a height of 19 feet and has a storage capacity of 1100 acre-feet. The dam, situated on Runyon Creek, covers a surface area of 88 acres and has a drainage area of 6.9 square miles.
Maintained and regulated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE), Lake 13 Dam has a controlled spillway and poses a high hazard potential due to its location and storage capacity. However, recent inspections have deemed its condition as satisfactory, with a risk assessment rating of "Very High (1)". The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) is regularly updated to ensure preparedness in case of any unforeseen events, although specific details regarding its content and guidelines compliance are not provided.
Overall, Lake 13 Dam represents a crucial infrastructure in the region, providing both recreational opportunities and water storage for the surrounding area. With its high hazard potential and risk assessment rating, ongoing maintenance and monitoring are essential to ensure the safety and functionality of this important water resource in Clare, 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 Lake 13 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Branch Tobacco River Near Beaverton | 116 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River Near Mount Pleasant | 283 cfs | → |
| Tobacco River At Glidden Road At Beaverton | 337 cfs | → |
| Muskegon River At Evart | 1,540 cfs | → |
| Clam River At Vogel Center | 238 cfs | → |
| Pine River Near Midland | 324 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake 13 Dam.
Boat launches
- Lone Pine Road 2708, Grant Township
- Washington Road 4863, Grant Township
- Stevenson Lake Boat Launch
- West Stevenson Lake Road Gilmore Township
- Trails End Road 8817, Garfield Township
- Lincoln Township
Campgrounds
- Pettit Park
- Herrick Rec Area
- Big Mud Lake - State Forest
- Mud Lake State Forest Campground
- Wilson State Park
- Sulak
Fishing spots
Track Lake 13 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 Lake 13 Dam
Where does the data for Lake 13 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 High 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 Lake 13 Dam.