Little Widewaters Flooding Dam dam
Little Widewaters Flooding Dam
Little Widewaters Flooding Dam, located in Old Grd Trail Campground in Michigan, is a state-regulated structure designed to manage water resources in the area. Completed in 1962, this earth dam stands at a height of 7.6 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood control for the tributary to the Little Manistee River. With a maximum storage capacity of 210 acre-feet and a normal storage of 80 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 43 acres and has a drainage area of 0.66 square miles.
The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 2 feet, and it has a low hazard potential with a satisfactory condition assessment as of July 2019. The structure's risk assessment is moderate, indicating the need for ongoing risk management measures. Managed by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE), the dam's inspections are conducted regularly to ensure its safety and functionality. Overall, Little Widewaters Flooding Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and flood protection in the region, contributing to the sustainable use of water and adaptation to climate change impacts.
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 Little Widewaters Flooding Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pine River At High School Bridge Nr Hoxeyville | 283 cfs | → |
| East Branch Pine River Near Tustin | 32 cfs | → |
| Manistee River Near Wellston | 2,480 cfs | → |
| Manistee River Near Mesick | 1,590 cfs | → |
| Pere Marquette River At Scottville | 805 cfs | → |
| Muskegon River At Evart | 1,540 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Little Widewaters Flooding Dam.
Boat launches
- Ne-Bo-Shone Road Dover Township
- East 6 Mile Road 9067, Dover Township
- Newkirk Township
- Manistee &Amp;Amp; Grand Rapids Railroad Ellsworth Township
- Tampa Drive 6500, Yates Township
- North Island View Lane 6058, Elk Township
Campgrounds
- Carrieville - State Forest
- Old Grade Campground
- Old Grade
- Silver Creek State Forest Campground
- Silver Creek - State Forest
- Lincoln Bridge - State Forest
Fishing spots
- Idlewild Lake
- Log Mark Rest Stop Canoe And Fishing Landing
- Suicide Bend Fishing Site
- Lake Cadillac
- Fishing Peir
- Bar Lake - Lake Michigan - Bar Lake Outlet
Paddle runs
- Kings Road Bridge (2 Miles West Of Town Of Luther In T19n, R12w To Slackwater Of The State Fish Weir In T21n, R16w
- South Branch From Forest Boundary East Of Hesperia At West Section Line Of Sec 22, T14n, R14w To Echo Drive In Sec 6, T13n, R12w
- Morley Dam In T13n, R10w To Croton Dam Pond In T12n, R11w
- Croton Dam In T12n, R11w To City Of Newaygo In T12n, R12w
- North Branch From Its Confluence With South Branch In Sec 22, T13n, R16 W To Mclaren Lake In Sec 11, T14n, R15w
- Southern Boundary Of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore To Mouth At Lake Michigan
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About Little Widewaters Flooding Dam
Where does the data for Little Widewaters Flooding 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 Little Widewaters Flooding Dam.