Small Dam Site AUSD_087
Au Sable River Watershed, North Branch Au Sable River
Tributary to Au Sable River
Otsego County
Information collected by:
GPS Coordinates: 44.92954745
, -84.60107076
Access Road: Ranger Lake Rd
Private Ownership
0.32 Upstream Miles Reconnected
Ranking: 5
Site Location
Aerial
Land Use Information
Upstream-Forest
Upstream-Wetland
Downstream-Forest
Downstream-Wetland
Impoundment or Dam Use Information
Recreation
Unknown
Structural Information
Barrier Type
Open Crest Spanning Stream
Construction Materials
Metal
Other Site Features
Upstream Conditions
Change to Lake / Pond
Is there evidence of erosion?
Upstream
At Structure
Downstream
Can bankfull width upstream of Impoundment be determined? no
Direct Stream Measurements
Stream
Widest Impoundment Width (ft): 60
Impoundment Length (ft): 300
Area of Impoundment (sf): 2 acres
Widest Width of Plunge Pool (ft): N/A
Spillway
Width (ft): 6
Length (ft): 1 inch
Structure Characteristics
Height of Head (ft): 2
Height of Structure (ft): 3
Freeboard Available (ft): 1
Other Pertinent Information
Physical Condition Ranking: 5
Dam has ability to regulate water level? yes
Is the dam being actively managed? yes
Is another dam or road crossing visible up or down stream? no
Are there any invasive species easily identified? no
This page last updated on 7/6/2022.