Golden Lotus Dam dam
Golden Lotus Dam
The Golden Lotus Dam, also known as Lansing Club Dam, is a privately owned structure located on the Pigeon River in Afton, Michigan. Completed in 1955, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a length of 250 feet. Its primary purpose is hydroelectric power generation, making it a significant contributor to the region's renewable energy resources.
With a normal storage capacity of 355 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 565 acre-feet, the Golden Lotus Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, particularly for flood control and irrigation purposes. Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam is closely monitored, with inspections conducted every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
The controlled spillway with a width of 20 feet and the very high risk assessment rating highlight the importance of proper risk management measures for this dam. As an essential component of the local water infrastructure, the Golden Lotus Dam exemplifies the intersection of water resource management, climate resilience, and sustainable energy production in the region.
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 Golden Lotus Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pigeon R At Sturgeon Valley Rd Near Vanderbilt | 110 cfs | → |
| Sturgeon River At Wolverine | 409 cfs | → |
| Jordan River Near East Jordan | 311 cfs | → |
| Au Sable River Near Red Oak | 1,350 cfs | → |
| South Branch Au Sable River Near Luzerne | 350 cfs | → |
| Au Sable River At Mio | 1,290 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Golden Lotus Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Cornwell Grade Road 16407, Nunda Township
- Dnr Park Road 7399, Wilmot Township
- Bear Den Drive Allis Township
- Buckeye Beach Road Chandler Township
- Pettijohn Road Montmorency Township
- Clear Lake State Park Boating Access Site Montmorency Township
⛺ Campgrounds
- Pigeon Bridge State Forest Campground
- Round Lake State Forest Campground
- Pigeon River State Forest Campground
- Pickerel Lake State Forest Campground
- Elk Hill Equestrian State Forest Campground
- Town Corner Lake State Forest Campground
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →Track Golden Lotus Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Golden Lotus Dam
Where does the data for Golden Lotus 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 Golden Lotus Dam.