Bond Falls South Auxiliary Dike dam
Bond Falls South Auxiliary Dike
Bond Falls South Auxiliary Dike in Michigan is a vital structure designed for hydroelectric purposes and also offers recreational opportunities. Built in 1938, this earth dam stands at 10 feet high and 25 feet long, with a storage capacity of 36,000 acre-feet and a surface area of 2,160 acres. Located in Ontonagon County, near the Middle Branch Ontonagon River, this dike is regulated and inspected by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission oversees its operations and inspections, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite its low hazard potential, Bond Falls South Auxiliary Dike is constantly monitored and maintained to mitigate any risks. The surrounding area, including the city of Paulding, benefits from this structure in terms of water resource management, hydroelectric power generation, and recreational activities. With its uncontrolled spillway and stone core, this dike serves as a crucial component of the region's infrastructure, providing both environmental and economic benefits. As a part of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's oversight, the dike undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and adherence to safety standards.
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 Bond Falls South Auxiliary Dike -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bond Falls Canal Near Paulding | 91 cfs | → |
| Ontonagon River Near Rockland | 823 cfs | → |
| Middle Branch Ontonagon River Near Paulding | 166 cfs | → |
| West Branch Ontonagon River Near Bergland | 69 cfs | → |
| Sturgeon River Near Alston | 505 cfs | → |
| Cisco Branch Ontonagon R At Cisco Lake Outlet | 39 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bond Falls South Auxiliary Dike .
Boat launches
- Fs 5350 Interior Township
- Us 45 Haight Township
- Bob Lake Road Laird Township
- Fs 5086-N Haight Township
- Courtney Lake Bohemia Township
- Federal Forest Highway 16 Bohemia Township
Campgrounds
- Stannard Town Campground
- Sparrow Rapids
- Sparrow Rapids Campground
- Bond Falls Flowage
- Robbins Pond Campground
- Bob Lake Campground
Fishing spots
- Steusser Lake
- Rockland Pond
- Prickett Reservoir
- Lake Roland (Twin Lakes)
- West Bay Lake
- Lake Gerald (Twin Lakes)
Paddle runs
- South Branch,Confluence Of Cisco Branch And Tenmile Creek To Confluence With West Branch
- West Branch, Mi State Highway 28 To Cascade Falls
- From Wagner Lake In Sec 13, T49n, R31w To Eastern Boundary Of The Ottawa Nf In Sec 12, T48n, R35@
- West Branch Net River, From Its Source In Sec 35, T48n, R34w To Confluence With Mainstem Net River In Sec 24, T46n, R34w
- Net River Mainstem, Confluence With East/West Branches To Confluence With The Mainstem Paint River
- East Branch Net River, From Its Source In Sec 8, T47n, R32w To Confluence With Mainstem Net River In Sec 24, T46n, R34w
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About Bond Falls South Auxiliary Dike
Where does the data for Bond Falls South Auxiliary Dike 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.
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