Hardacre Dam dam
Hardacre Dam
Hardacre Dam, located in Leota, Michigan, along Bear Creek, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. Built in 1976, the earth dam stands at 8 feet tall and spans 125 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 210 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE) and undergoes regular state inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite its low hazard potential, Hardacre Dam is considered to have a very high risk due to its location and potential impact on the surrounding area. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 3 feet, and has a maximum discharge capacity of 90 cubic feet per second. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, it is subject to regular inspections every five years to monitor any changes in its structural integrity.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hardacre Dam serves as a notable example of a privately owned recreational structure that plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the Roscommon County area. With its regulated status, regular inspections, and high risk rating, the dam underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring such infrastructure to ensure the safety of both the dam itself and the surrounding community.
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 Hardacre Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clam River At Vogel Center | 263 cfs | → |
| South Branch Au Sable River Near Luzerne | 347 cfs | → |
| South Branch Tobacco River Near Beaverton | 125 cfs | → |
| Tobacco River At Glidden Road At Beaverton | 370 cfs | → |
| Muskegon River At Evart | 1,740 cfs | → |
| East Branch Pine River Near Tustin | 35 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hardacre Dam.
Boat launches
- Houghton Lake -Sw, 20044 Acres, Roscommon County
- East Houghton Lake Road 10191, Butterfield Township
- Reedsburg Dam State Forest Campground
- Lake Township
- South Dyer Lake Drive 8089, Clam Union Township
- Lakewood Street Hayes Township
Campgrounds
- Reedsburg Dam State Forest Campground
- Houghton Lake State Forest Campground
- Dyer Lake - State Forest
- House Lake State Forest Campground
- Trout Lake State Forest Campground
- North Higgins Lake State Park West Campground
Track Hardacre Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hardacre Dam
Where does the data for Hardacre 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 Hardacre Dam.