Schumacher Dam #2 dam
Schumacher Dam #2
Schumacher Dam #2, located in Sages Lake Development, Michigan, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation. Completed in 1970, the dam stands at a height of 15 feet and spans 300 feet in length. It has a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 80 acre-feet. The dam is situated on a tributary to Au Gres Creek and is regulated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
Despite its low hazard potential, Schumacher Dam #2 has a moderate risk rating of 3, indicating a need for risk management measures. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 5 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 300 cfs. While the dam's condition has not been rated, regular inspections are conducted every 5 years to ensure its safety and integrity. It is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the risk assessment and management of this dam to prevent potential hazards and ensure the protection of the surrounding area.
As a vital part of the local water infrastructure, Schumacher Dam #2 serves as a recreational asset while also posing potential risks that need to be managed effectively. With its close proximity to Ogemaw County, Michigan, the dam's operations and maintenance are overseen by private owners, underscoring the importance of regulatory agencies and regular inspections to mitigate any potential threats to the community and environment. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can play a crucial role in advocating for the safe and sustainable management of dams like Schumacher Dam #2 to ensure the long-term resilience of water systems 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 Schumacher Dam #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Au Sable River Near Curtisville | 1,640 cfs | → |
| Au Sable River Near Mc Kinley | 1,740 cfs | → |
| Rifle River Near Sterling | 335 cfs | → |
| Au Sable River At Mio | 1,350 cfs | → |
| Au Sable River Near Au Sable | 2,000 cfs | → |
| Au Sable River Near Red Oak | 1,380 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Schumacher Dam #2.
Boat launches
- George Lake Boat Launch
- Ridge Road Cumming Township
- Ranch Road Cumming Township
- Sage Lake Road 1902, Cumming Township
- Thompson's Landing River Access
- East Greenwood Road Mills Township
Campgrounds
- Rifle River-Devoe Lake Rustic
- Rifle River-Spruce Rustic
- Rifle River-Ranch Rustic
- Rollways Campground And Day Use Area
- South Branch Trail Campground
- Ogemaw Sport And Trail Center – Motocross And Atv Campground
Track Schumacher Dam #2 in the Snoflo app
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About Schumacher Dam #2
Where does the data for Schumacher Dam #2 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 Schumacher Dam #2.