Lake Bel-Air Dam dam
Lake Bel-Air Dam
Lake Bel-Air Dam, also known as Beebee Creek Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Jonesville, Michigan. Built in 1966, this earth dam stands at a height of 10.3 feet and spans a length of 650 feet, impounding Beebe Creek to create a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 412 acre-feet and a total storage of 567 acre-feet. The dam primarily serves the purpose of recreation, offering a surface area of 111 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy.
Managed by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with standards. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and fair condition, the risk assessment for Lake Bel-Air Dam indicates a moderate level of risk, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures. In the event of an emergency, contact information and procedures are in place to respond effectively to any potential incidents.
With its picturesque location in Hillsdale County and its contribution to local recreation and water resources, Lake Bel-Air Dam is a valuable asset that requires careful stewardship and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and enjoyment for residents and visitors alike. Environmental and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the importance of preserving this dam and its associated ecosystem for future generations to enjoy.
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 Bel-Air Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Branch Hog Creek Near Allen | 40 cfs | → |
| West Branch St. Joseph River Nr Nettle Lake | 67 cfs | → |
| Grand River At Jackson | 100 cfs | → |
| Bean Creek At Powers Oh | 158 cfs | → |
| Kalamazoo River Near Marengo | 278 cfs | → |
| St. Joseph River At Burlington | 237 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Bel-Air Dam.
Boat launches
- Round Lake Road 1208, Liberty Township
- Cole Road Allen Township
- Steves Scenic Drive Liberty Township
- Cove Drive Reading Township
- Pulaski Road 7400, Pulaski Township
- Lime Lake Park Township Of Spring Arbor
Campgrounds
Track Lake Bel-Air 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 Bel-Air Dam
Where does the data for Lake Bel-Air 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 Lake Bel-Air Dam.