Presque Isle Wildlife Dam dam
Presque Isle Wildlife Dam
Located in Marenisco, Michigan, the Presque Isle Wildlife Dam stands as a vital structure along the West Branch of the Presque Isle River. Built in 1958, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a surface area of 875 acres for visitors to enjoy. With a height of 13 feet and a controlled spillway width of 84 feet, the dam boasts a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, the dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. With a maximum storage capacity of 5,100 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 1,600 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecosystem of the surrounding area. Despite its low hazard potential, the Presque Isle Wildlife Dam is equipped with necessary risk management measures to mitigate any potential threats.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the unique blend of nature conservation and recreational opportunities offered by the Presque Isle Wildlife Dam. Its strategic location within the Gogebic County in Michigan makes it a key attraction for outdoor enthusiasts seeking to explore the beauty of the West Branch of the Presque Isle River. As a symbol of environmental stewardship and responsible infrastructure management, this dam serves as a vital link between water resource management and community engagement 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 Presque Isle Wildlife Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Branch Ontonagon R At Cisco Lake Outlet | 39 cfs | → |
| Presque Isle River Near Tula | 66 cfs | → |
| North Creek @ Trout Lake Nr Boulder Junction | 3 cfs | → |
| West Branch Ontonagon River Near Bergland | 69 cfs | → |
| Stevenson Creek At Cth M Nr Boulder Junction | 2 cfs | → |
| Black River Near Bessemer | 98 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Presque Isle Wildlife Dam.
Boat launches
- Fs 8300 Marenisco Township
- Fs 8100 Bessemer Township
- Fs 8120 Bessemer Township
- Fs 8121 Bessemer Township
Campgrounds
- Bobcat Lake Campground
- Henry Lake Campground
- Pomeroy Lake
- Pomeroy Lake Campground
- Moosehead Lake Campground
- Lake Gogebic County Park
Fishing spots
Track Presque Isle Wildlife 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 Presque Isle Wildlife Dam
Where does the data for Presque Isle Wildlife 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 Presque Isle Wildlife Dam.