Duncan Lake Creek Dam dam
Duncan Lake Creek Dam
Duncan Lake Creek Dam, located in La Barge, Michigan, is a private earth dam that spans 200 feet in length and stands at a height of 8 feet. The dam's primary purpose is classified as "Other," with a storage capacity of 1170 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 520 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Duncan Creek and serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, Duncan Lake Creek Dam is considered to have a high risk level, with a risk assessment rating of 2. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, with the last inspection date noted as January 1, 1901. Additionally, the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, and there is limited information available regarding risk management measures and inundation maps prepared for potential emergencies. As a key infrastructure in the region, ensuring the safety and integrity of Duncan Lake Creek Dam is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
With a unique design and historical significance, Duncan Lake Creek Dam stands as a vital structure in the water management system of Barry County, Michigan. Although lacking recent assessment data and emergency preparedness measures, the dam's role in regulating water flow and providing storage capacity highlights its importance in maintaining the local ecosystem and water resources. As discussions surrounding climate change and water conservation continue to evolve, understanding the condition and potential risks associated with Duncan Lake Creek Dam is crucial for stakeholders and enthusiasts interested in sustainable water resource management.
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 Duncan Lake Creek Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbit River Near Hopkins | 54 cfs | → |
| Grand River At Grand Rapids | 3,800 cfs | → |
| Thornapple River Near Hastings | 259 cfs | → |
| Rogue River Near Rockford | 259 cfs | → |
| Macatawa River At State Road Near Zeeland | 23 cfs | → |
| Quaker Brook Near Nashville | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Duncan Lake Creek Dam.
Boat launches
- Green Lake Boat Launch
- 84th Street Southeast 9620, Bowne Township
- Patterson Road 2373, Martin Township
- Leach Lake Road Carlton Township
- Cascade Road Southeast 14216, Lowell Charter Township
- Boating Access Site Ada Township
Campgrounds
- Gun Lake - Yankee Springs State Rec Area
- Yankee Springs Deep Lake-Rustic
- Deep Lake - Yankee Springs State Rec Area
- Tyden City Park
- Barry Expo Center
- Winding Creek Campground
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
More reservoirs
Track Duncan Lake Creek Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Duncan Lake Creek Dam
Where does the data for Duncan Lake Creek 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 Duncan Lake Creek Dam.