Halfway Lake Dam dam
Halfway Lake Dam
Halfway Lake Dam is a privately owned structure located in Hunter's Landing, Michigan, along a tributary to Auger Creek. The dam, primarily used for water storage, stands at a height of 7 feet with a hydraulic height of 5.9 feet and a storage capacity of 235 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled and has a width of 2 feet, with a low hazard potential rating and a moderate risk assessment score of 3.
While the last inspection of Halfway Lake Dam took place in 1990, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE). The dam is situated within the Detroit District of the US Army Corps of Engineers and falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Michigan. Although the dam's condition is currently not rated, it is evident that the dam plays a critical role in water resource management in the area, with a surface area of 61 acres and a drainage area of 0.4 square miles.
Despite the lack of recent assessments, Halfway Lake Dam remains a key infrastructure for water storage in Luce County, Michigan. With its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam continues to contribute to the management of water resources in the region. As climate change impacts water availability and quality, the proper regulation and maintenance of dams like Halfway Lake Dam will be crucial for ensuring water security and resilience 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 Halfway Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tahquamenon River Near Paradise | 1,420 cfs | → |
| Black River Near Garnet | 36 cfs | → |
| Manistique River Near Manistique | 2,510 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Halfway Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Silver Creek Road Columbus Township
- Carlson Camp Road Columbus Township
- County Highway 434 Dollarville
- Dollarville Road Dollarville
- County Road 410 East Mcmillan Township
Campgrounds
- Bass Lake State Forest Campground (Luce)
- Natalie State Forest Campground
- Natalie - State Forest
- High Bridge - State Forest
- High Bridge State Forest Campground
- Pretty Lake State Forest Campground
Fishing spots
- Tahquamenon River (Dollarville Dam)
- Muskallonge Lake
- Manistique Lake
- Brevoort Lake
- Quarry Lake
- Indian Lake
Paddle runs
- East Branch From Western Forest Boundary (Sec 19, T46n, R6w) To Confluence With Mainstem
- Source In Sec 21, T47n, R12w To Mouth At Whitefish Bay
- Origin At Confluence Of Outlets Of Frenchman Lake And Carp Lake (Sec 26, T44n, R6w) To West Section Line Of Sec 30, T43n, R5w
- Section 17, T48n, R17w (Boundary Of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Lands) To Mouth At Lake Superior
- County Road H-58 (Aka. Adams Trail/ Munising-Van Meer-Shingleton Rd.) To Mouth At Lake Superior
Track Halfway Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Halfway Lake Dam
Where does the data for Halfway 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 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 Halfway Lake Dam.