Stronach Dam dam
Stronach Dam
Located in Manistee, Michigan, the Stronach Dam stands as a testament to engineering excellence, with a primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities to the local community. Completed in 1912, this gravity dam measures 20 feet in height and 330 feet in length, impounding the Pine River to create a surface area of 1 acre. With a storage capacity of 850 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, with a maximum discharge capacity of 3,800 cubic feet per second.
Despite its age, the Stronach Dam has been assessed to have a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition. With a risk assessment indicating a very high risk level, measures for risk management are being considered to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. As a privately-owned facility, the dam serves as a popular spot for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing, attracting visitors from near and far to appreciate the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor the Stronach Dam and its impact on the local ecosystem, efforts are being made to ensure its continued operation in a safe and sustainable manner. With the potential for future modifications and improvements to enhance its resilience to changing environmental conditions, the dam remains a vital part of the community's infrastructure and a symbol of harmony between human development and natural resources.
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 Stronach Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Manistee River Near Wellston | 2,480 cfs | → |
| Pine River At High School Bridge Nr Hoxeyville | 283 cfs | → |
| Manistee River Near Mesick | 1,590 cfs | → |
| Manistee River Near Sherman | 1,630 cfs | → |
| East Branch Pine River Near Tustin | 32 cfs | → |
| Pere Marquette River At Scottville | 805 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stronach Dam.
Boat launches
- North Pine River Road Norman Township
- Tippy Dam Pond Boat Ramp
- Government Landing Access Dickson Township
- Dilling Road Dickson Township
- Tunk Hole River Access Site
Campgrounds
- Dorner Lake
- Government Landing
- Tippy Dam North Recreation Area
- Sand Lake Recreation Area
- Sand Lake - Manistee
- Sawdust Hole River Access
Fishing spots
- Suicide Bend Fishing Site
- Bar Lake - Lake Michigan - Bar Lake Outlet
- Log Mark Rest Stop Canoe And Fishing Landing
- Lake Cadillac
- Idlewild Lake
- Lake Arcadia (Public Fishing Dock At Grebe Park)
Paddle runs
- Kings Road Bridge (2 Miles West Of Town Of Luther In T19n, R12w To Slackwater Of The State Fish Weir In T21n, R16w
- Southern Boundary Of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore To Mouth At Lake Michigan
- South Branch From Forest Boundary East Of Hesperia At West Section Line Of Sec 22, T14n, R14w To Echo Drive In Sec 6, T13n, R12w
- Southeastern Boundary Of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore To Northwetern Boundary Of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
- North Branch From Its Confluence With South Branch In Sec 22, T13n, R16 W To Mclaren Lake In Sec 11, T14n, R15w
- Croton Dam In T12n, R11w To City Of Newaygo In T12n, R12w
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About Stronach Dam
Where does the data for Stronach 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 Stronach Dam.