Bulldog Lake Dam dam
Bulldog Lake Dam
Bulldog Lake Dam, located in Marquette, Michigan, stands as a testament to the engineering prowess of its time, having been completed in 1916. This gravity dam, with a height of 7 feet and a length of 75 feet, serves primarily for recreation purposes, offering a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the surrounding Yellow Dog River. The dam's controlled spillway, with a width of 10 feet, ensures the safe management of water levels.
Despite its historical significance, Bulldog Lake Dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, with a hazard potential categorized as low. The last inspection in 2005 revealed maintenance concerns, highlighting the need for immediate attention to ensure the dam's structural integrity and safety. With a very high risk assessment rating, there is a pressing need for risk management measures to be implemented to mitigate any potential hazards and protect the surrounding environment.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and support efforts for the preservation and maintenance of Bulldog Lake Dam. By staying informed about its condition and advocating for necessary improvements, we can ensure the safety of this historic structure and the continued enjoyment of its recreational offerings for generations to come.
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 Bulldog Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Branch Escanaba River At Humboldt | 54 cfs | → |
| Silver River Near L'Anse | 46 cfs | → |
| Greenwood Release Near Greenwood | 25 cfs | → |
| Greenwood Diversion Near Greenwood | 14 cfs | → |
| Schweitzer Creek Near Palmer | 12 cfs | → |
| Sturgeon River Near Sidnaw | 145 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bulldog Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- North Country Trail Michigamme Township
- Sm 5 Champion Township
- Keewaydin Road Spurr Township
- Craig Lake Road Spurr Township
- County Road Industrial Center Michigamme
- County Road Iaj Michigamme Township
Campgrounds
- Craig Lake State Park Site 16
- Craig Lake State Park Site 15
- Craig Lake State Park Sites 13, 14
- Craig Lake State Park Site 21
- Craig Lake State Park Site 2
- Craig Lake State Park Sites 4, 5
Fishing spots
- Deer Lake Basin
- Alberta Pond
- Otter Lake
- Prickett Reservoir
- Lake Gerald (Twin Lakes)
- Lake Roland (Twin Lakes)
Paddle runs
- From Wagner Lake In Sec 13, T49n, R31w To Eastern Boundary Of The Ottawa Nf In Sec 12, T48n, R35@
- East Branch Net River, From Its Source In Sec 8, T47n, R32w To Confluence With Mainstem Net River In Sec 24, T46n, R34w
- West Branch Net River, From Its Source In Sec 35, T48n, R34w To Confluence With Mainstem Net River In Sec 24, T46n, R34w
- Net River Mainstem, Confluence With East/West Branches To Confluence With The Mainstem Paint River
- Mainstem, Easternforest Boundary In Sec 1, T44n, R35w To City Of Crystal Falls
- Brule Lake In Ne1/4 Sec 15, T41n, R13e To Forest Boundary In Se1/4 Sec 31, T41n, R17e
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About Bulldog Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bulldog Lake 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 Bulldog Lake Dam.