Rose Valley Gun Club Dam dam
Rose Valley Gun Club Dam
Rose Valley Gun Club Dam, nestled in the picturesque Ogemaw County of Michigan, stands as a testament to the harmonious blend of water resource management and recreational activities. Built in 1946, this Earth dam with a height of 15 feet and a length of 100 feet harnesses the waters of Oyster Creek to create a serene reservoir covering 30 acres. The dam serves the primary purpose of recreation, offering a tranquil haven for water and climate enthusiasts to indulge in leisure activities.
Managed by a private entity, the Rose Valley Gun Club Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and public safety. The dam boasts a controlled spillway with a width of 6 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 155 cubic feet per second, further enhancing its efficiency in flood control. Despite the low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam is classified as having a very high risk due to its proximity to populated areas, underscoring the importance of robust risk management measures.
With a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2.4 square miles, the Rose Valley Gun Club Dam not only provides a recreational oasis in the heart of Selkirk but also plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. As water and climate enthusiasts explore the beauty and functionality of this dam, it serves as a reminder of the intricate balance between human activity and nature's elements in sustaining our environment.
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 Valley Gun Club Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Au Sable River Near Curtisville | 1,600 cfs | → |
| Au Sable River At Mio | 1,290 cfs | → |
| Au Sable River Near Mc Kinley | 1,670 cfs | → |
| Au Sable River Near Red Oak | 1,350 cfs | → |
| South Branch Au Sable River Near Luzerne | 350 cfs | → |
| Rifle River Near Sterling | 352 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rose Valley Gun Club Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Ranch Road Cumming Township
- Ridge Road Cumming Township
- George Lake Boat Launch
- Sage Lake Road 1902, Cumming Township
- Houghton Creek Road Foster Township
- Thompson's Landing River Access
⛺ Campgrounds
- Rifle River-Devoe Lake Rustic
- Rifle River-Ranch Rustic
- Rifle River-Spruce Rustic
- Ogemaw Sport And Trail Center – Motocross And Atv Campground
- Paul Bunyan Scout Reservation
- Wagner Lake Campground
Track Rose Valley Gun Club Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Rose Valley Gun Club Dam
Where does the data for Rose Valley Gun Club 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 Valley Gun Club Dam.