Misteguay Creek 2a dam
Misteguay Creek 2a
Misteguay Creek 2a, also known as the Allen Road Dam, is a privately owned structure located in New Lothrop, Michigan. Built in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans 1150 feet along Misteguay Creek. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving to protect the surrounding area from potential inundation during periods of high discharge.
Managed by the Michigan DEGLE, Misteguay Creek 2a is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of September 2018, the dam poses a moderate risk level (3) according to risk assessments. While the dam currently does not have a designated Emergency Action Plan (EAP), it meets regulatory guidelines and has emergency contacts in place for any potential incidents.
Despite its low hazard potential, Misteguay Creek 2a plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area, with a maximum discharge capacity of 10,800 cubic feet per second. As a key component of water resource management in Shiawassee County, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of maintaining infrastructure to protect against the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events in the region.
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 Misteguay Creek 2a -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River Near Flint | 614 cfs | → |
| Shiawassee River At Owosso | 361 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Fosters | 330 cfs | → |
| Cass River At Frankenmuth | 364 cfs | → |
| Kearsley Creek Near Davison | 52 cfs | → |
| Saginaw River At Saginaw | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Misteguay Creek 2a.
Boat launches
- Blue Gill Boat Launch
- Mott Lake -E, 650 Acres, Genesee County
- Park Road 4865, Bridgeport Charter Township
- Buell Lake, Genesee County
- Wickes Park Drive City Of Saginaw
- Saginaw Valley Rail Trail Saginaw Charter Township
Campgrounds
- Arthur Latham Park
- Wolverine
- Seven Lakes State Park
- Sleepy Hollow State Park
- Otter Lake Park
- Group Camping Area 2
Fishing spots
Track Misteguay Creek 2a 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 Misteguay Creek 2a
Where does the data for Misteguay Creek 2a 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 Misteguay Creek 2a.