Walloon Lake Cc Dam #14 dam
Walloon Lake Cc Dam #14
Walloon Lake Cc Dam #14, also known as #14 Pond Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Charlevoix, Michigan, near the city of Walloon Lake. Built in 1989, this earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet and serves primarily for recreation purposes, with irrigation being a secondary function. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 8 acre-feet and a normal storage of 5 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 1 acre with a drainage area of 0.1 square miles.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Walloon Lake Cc Dam #14 poses a significant hazard potential and has a moderate risk rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 10 feet and has a maximum discharge capacity of 2 cubic feet per second. Although it has not been rated for its condition, the last inspection took place in June 1990 with a scheduled frequency of every 4 years. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, and there is limited information available on its risk management measures.
Located in the Chicago District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Walloon Lake Cc Dam #14 is a structure that water resource and climate enthusiasts may find intriguing for its recreational and environmental significance. With its picturesque location and unique design, this dam serves as a vital component of the local landscape and provides valuable insights into dam engineering and management practices.
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 Walloon Lake Cc Dam #14 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan River Near East Jordan | 325 cfs | → |
| Sturgeon River At Wolverine | 393 cfs | → |
| Pigeon R At Sturgeon Valley Rd Near Vanderbilt | 135 cfs | → |
| Boardman R Above Brown Bridge Road Nr Mayfield | 249 cfs | → |
| South Branch Au Sable River Near Luzerne | 329 cfs | → |
| Au Sable River Near Red Oak | 1,410 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Walloon Lake Cc Dam #14.
Boat launches
- Lake Charlevoix -E2, 17260 Acres, Charlevoix County
- Round Lake Boating Access Site Bear Creek Township
- East Deer Lake Road 299, Boyne Valley Township
- Channel Road 7194, Springvale Township
- Boyne City-Charlevoix Road Charlevoix Township
- Us 31 2628, Little Traverse Township
Campgrounds
- Young State Park
- Magnus Park
- Tannery Creek Campgroup
- Whiting County Park
- Dunes Campground
- Petoskey State Park
Fishing spots
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About Walloon Lake Cc Dam #14
Where does the data for Walloon Lake Cc Dam #14 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
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