Siebecker Dam dam
Siebecker Dam
Siebecker Dam, also known as Lake Anita Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Barryton, Michigan. Completed in 1978, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and spans 570 feet in length, holding a maximum storage capacity of 315 acre-feet of water. Situated on a tributary to Rattail Creek, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 28 acres for activities such as boating and fishing.
Managed by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE), Siebecker Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being categorized as low hazard potential with a fair condition assessment, the dam poses a moderate risk level due to its location and design. With a spillway width of 30 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 90 cubic feet per second, the dam's uncontrolled spillway helps manage water levels during periods of high flow.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Siebecker Dam to be a fascinating structure that provides both recreational opportunities and essential flood control measures in Mecosta County, Michigan. As a part of the local watershed system, this dam plays a crucial role in water management and environmental preservation, showcasing the intersection of human infrastructure with natural resources in a dynamic and sustainable way.
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 |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Siebecker Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muskegon River At Evart | 799 cfs | → |
| East Branch Pine River Near Tustin | 16 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River Near Mount Pleasant | 163 cfs | → |
| Clam River At Vogel Center | 123 cfs | → |
| South Branch Tobacco River Near Beaverton | 63 cfs | → |
| Little Muskegon River Near Oak Grove | 129 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Siebecker Dam.
Boat launches
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Campgrounds
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Fishing spots
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River runs
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About Siebecker Dam
Where does the data for Siebecker 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 below 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.
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.