Rose Lake Flooding Dam dam
Rose Lake Flooding Dam
Rose Lake Flooding Dam, also known as Orange Flooding Dam, is a state-owned structure located in Shiawassee County, Michigan. Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 8 feet and has a hydraulic height of 6.3 feet, serving as a vital component in managing the water resources of the area. The dam's primary purpose is classified as "Other," with a normal storage capacity of 72 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 160 acre-feet.
Situated on a tributary to Vermillion Creek, Rose Lake Flooding Dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and preventing flooding in Dewitt, Michigan. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam has been inspected regularly, with the last assessment conducted in October 2017. Despite its relatively low risk level, the dam is considered to have a high risk management need, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
Managed by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE), Rose Lake Flooding Dam stands as a testament to the state's commitment to safeguarding its water resources and infrastructure. With its strategic location and capacity to store water, the dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding communities and natural habitats from the potential impacts of extreme weather events and changing climate conditions. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of structures like Rose Lake Flooding Dam is key to promoting sustainable water management practices and enhancing resilience in the face of climate challenges.
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 Rose Lake Flooding Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red Cedar River At East Lansing | 163 cfs | → |
| Sloan Creek Near Williamston | 2 cfs | → |
| Grand River At Lansing | 760 cfs | → |
| Red Cedar River Near Williamston | 73 cfs | → |
| Sycamore Creek At Holt Road Near Holt | 39 cfs | → |
| Shiawassee River At Owosso | 333 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rose Lake Flooding Dam.
Boat launches
- Babcock Road Victor Township
- Buckingham Circle 9475, Victor Township
- Peninsula Way Victor Township
- Howe Road Dewitt Charter Township
- Moores River Drive Lansing
Campgrounds
- Sleepy Hollow State Park
- Wheel Inn Campground
- Creekridge Campground
- Pleasant Lake
- Maple River Campground
- Youth Haven Ranch
Fishing spots
Track Rose Lake Flooding Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Rose Lake Flooding Dam
Where does the data for Rose Lake Flooding 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 Rose Lake Flooding Dam.