Shakey Lakes Dam dam
Shakey Lakes Dam
Shakey Lakes Dam, also known as Shakey Dam, is a private dam located in Menominee, Michigan, along the Shakey River. Built in 1926, this earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and has a length of 120 feet. Its primary purpose is for recreation, with a normal storage capacity of 640 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 1840 acre-feet. The dam's spillway, which is controlled, has a width of 36 feet and a maximum discharge of 2140 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE), Shakey Lakes Dam has a significant hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in December 2019. With a very high risk rating, the dam is inspected every four years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite its age, Shakey Lakes Dam continues to provide recreational opportunities for the local community and visitors, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring of water resources in the face of 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 Shakey Lakes Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Menominee River At White Rapids Dam Near Banat | 2,950 cfs | → |
| Menominee River At Koss | 3,690 cfs | → |
| Pike River At Amberg | 249 cfs | → |
| Menominee River Near Mc Allister | 3,440 cfs | → |
| Menominee River Below Pemene Creek Near Pembine | 2,660 cfs | → |
| Peshtigo River At Porterfield | 872 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Shakey Lakes Dam.
Boat launches
- Shakey Lane Lake Township
- Z- 1 Road Lake Township
- Wolf Lake -- Access - S End Lake - Warren Rd
- Menominee River -- Access At River Rd
- Broberg Lane No 23 Lake Township
- Menominee River -- White Rapids Dam Access
Campgrounds
- Evergreen City Park
- Old Veterans State Camp Ground
- Twelve Foot Falls County Park
- Old Veterans Lake County Park
- Twin Bridge County Park
- Veterans Memorial Park - Crivitz
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Sec 12/13 Line, T35n, R16e To Forest Boundary In Sec 24, T35n, R16e
- Confluence With Armstrong Creek To Sec 12/13 Line, T35n, R16e
- 1/4 Mile Upstream From Evans Bridge To Confluence With Armstrong Creek
- 1/4 Mile Downstream From Ccc Bridge To 1/4 Mile Upstream From Evans Bridge
- Railroad Bridge To 1/4 Mile Downstream From The Ccc Bridge
- Forest Road 2398 To Eastern Forest Boundary
Track Shakey Lakes Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Shakey Lakes Dam
Where does the data for Shakey Lakes 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 Shakey Lakes Dam.