Weiler Dam No 1 dam
Weiler Dam No 1
Weiler Dam No 1, located in West Branch, Michigan, is a privately-owned earth dam built in 1969 for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a controlled spillway width of 12 feet. It impounds Crane Creek, providing a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 50 acre-feet. The dam's hazard potential is rated as low, but its risk assessment is classified as very high (1), highlighting the need for proper risk management measures.
Despite being a non-federal dam, Weiler Dam No 1 falls under the jurisdiction of the Detroit District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and it has not been inspected since January 1, 1901, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, its risk potential underscores the importance of preparedness and adherence to guidelines. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the complexities involved in managing and mitigating risks associated with dams like Weiler Dam No 1, especially in the face of changing environmental conditions and increasing water-related 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 Weiler Dam No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rifle River Near Sterling | 354 cfs | → |
| South Branch Au Sable River Near Luzerne | 341 cfs | → |
| Au Sable River At Mio | 1,400 cfs | → |
| Au Sable River Near Red Oak | 1,490 cfs | → |
| Au Sable River Near Curtisville | 1,690 cfs | → |
| Au Sable River Near Mc Kinley | 1,760 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Weiler Dam No 1.
Boat launches
- Houghton Creek Road Foster Township
- Sage Lake Road 1902, Cumming Township
- Ranch Road Cumming Township
- Ridge Road Cumming Township
- East Greenwood Road Mills Township
- George Lake Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Ogemaw Sport And Trail Center – Motocross And Atv Campground
- Ambrose Lake State Forest Campground
- Rifle River-Spruce Rustic
- Rifle River-Ranch Rustic
- Rifle River-Devoe Lake Rustic
- Cole Family Camp
Fishing spots
Track Weiler Dam No 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Weiler Dam No 1
Where does the data for Weiler Dam No 1 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 Weiler Dam No 1.