Secluded Lake Dam dam
Secluded Lake Dam
Secluded Lake Dam, also known as Johnson Dam, is a privately-owned structure located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This earthen dam was completed in 1967 and primarily serves as a recreational spot, offering a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam stands at a height of 21 feet with a hydraulic height of 17 feet, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 45 acre-feet across a surface area of 6 acres.
Managed by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE), Secluded Lake Dam is regulated, permitted, and inspected by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam's spillway, which is uncontrolled and 10 feet wide, can handle a maximum discharge of 270 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam's overall condition is assessed as fair, with a moderate risk level.
For those interested in exploring the intersection of water resources and climate impact on infrastructure, Secluded Lake Dam offers a fascinating case study. With its picturesque setting, recreational opportunities, and careful regulatory oversight, this dam serves as a valuable asset in the region while highlighting the importance of sustainable management practices in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Secluded Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rogue River Near Rockford | 215 cfs | → |
| Grand River At Grand Rapids | 3,860 cfs | → |
| Little Muskegon River Near Oak Grove | 248 cfs | → |
| Muskegon River Near Croton | 2,180 cfs | → |
| Grand River At Ionia | 1,970 cfs | → |
| Macatawa River At State Road Near Zeeland | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Secluded Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Indian Drive Northeast Plainfield Charter Township
- Knapp Street Northeast Ada Township
- Access Street Northeast Algoma Township
- Barnard Street Southeast East Grand Rapids
- Grand Rapids Riverwalk East Grand Rapids
- Boating Access Site Ada Township
Campgrounds
- Wabasis Lake County Park
- Camp Greenwood
- Bertha Brock County Park
- Ionia State Rec Area
- Ionia Equestrian-Rustic
- Croton Township Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Morley Dam In T13n, R10w To Croton Dam Pond In T12n, R11w
- Croton Dam In T12n, R11w To City Of Newaygo In T12n, R12w
- 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
- North Branch From Its Confluence With South Branch In Sec 22, T13n, R16 W To Mclaren Lake In Sec 11, T14n, R15w
- Mainstem To Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 2, T13n, R15w (1.5 Miles West Of Herperia)
Track Secluded Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Secluded Lake Dam
Where does the data for Secluded Lake 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 Significant 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 Secluded Lake Dam.