Robert Slivensky Dam dam
Robert Slivensky Dam
The Robert Slivensky Dam, also known as the Limberlost Lake Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Montmorency, Michigan. Built in 1972 for recreational purposes, this earth dam stands at 20 feet high and stretches 410 feet in length. It has a storage capacity of 1140 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 855 acre-feet and a surface area of 113 acres.
Situated on a tributary to Gilchrist Creek, the Robert Slivensky Dam is regulated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE). Despite being deemed as having a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition was assessed as satisfactory during its last inspection in May 2017. With a moderate risk rating of 3, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and has a maximum discharge capacity of 150 cubic feet per second.
While the Robert Slivensky Dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, its strategic location and design make it a vital component in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. As a significant water infrastructure asset in Michigan, the dam plays a crucial role in providing water storage, flood control, and environmental benefits to the surrounding area, highlighting the importance of sustainable dam management practices in safeguarding water resources and adapting to changing climate 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 Robert Slivensky Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Au Sable River At Mio | 1,290 cfs | → |
| Thunder Bay River At Herron Road Near Bolton | 659 cfs | → |
| Au Sable River Near Red Oak | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Au Sable River Near Mc Kinley | 1,680 cfs | → |
| Pigeon R At Sturgeon Valley Rd Near Vanderbilt | 97 cfs | → |
| Au Sable River Near Curtisville | 1,580 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Robert Slivensky Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Avalon Boating Access Site Hillman Township
- Grass Lake Road Montmorency Township
- Iafrate Drive Montmorency Township
- Mccollum Lake Road Clinton Township
- Reber Road Comins Township
- Pettijohn Road Montmorency Township
Campgrounds
- Avery Lake State Forest Campground
- Ess Lake State Forest Campground
- Jackson Lake State Forest Campground
- Mccollum Lake State Forest Campground
- Little Wolf Lake State Forest Campground
- Muskrat Lake Campground
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About Robert Slivensky Dam
Where does the data for Robert Slivensky 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 Robert Slivensky Dam.