Rose Valley Gun Club Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Sanback Dam Devoe Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Rose Valley Gun Club Dam, nestled in the picturesque Ogemaw County of Michigan, stands as a testament to the harmonious blend of water resource management and recreational activities.
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Summary
Built in 1946, this Earth dam with a height of 15 feet and a length of 100 feet harnesses the waters of Oyster Creek to create a serene reservoir covering 30 acres. The dam serves the primary purpose of recreation, offering a tranquil haven for water and climate enthusiasts to indulge in leisure activities.
Managed by a private entity, the Rose Valley Gun Club Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and public safety. The dam boasts a controlled spillway with a width of 6 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 155 cubic feet per second, further enhancing its efficiency in flood control. Despite the low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam is classified as having a very high risk due to its proximity to populated areas, underscoring the importance of robust risk management measures.
With a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2.4 square miles, the Rose Valley Gun Club Dam not only provides a recreational oasis in the heart of Selkirk but also plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. As water and climate enthusiasts explore the beauty and functionality of this dam, it serves as a reminder of the intricate balance between human activity and nature's elements in sustaining our environment.
Year Completed |
1946 |
Dam Length |
100 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
Oyster Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
2.4 |
Nid Storage |
90 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Au Sable River Near Curtisville
|
937cfs |
Au Sable River At Mio
|
745cfs |
Au Sable River Near Mc Kinley
|
931cfs |
Au Sable River Near Red Oak
|
633cfs |
South Branch Au Sable River Near Luzerne
|
133cfs |
Rifle River Near Sterling
|
210cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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