Cedarville Operation Tailings Basin Dam dam
Cedarville Operation Tailings Basin Dam
Located in Mackinac, Michigan, the Cedarville Operation Tailings Basin Dam is a privately owned structure regulated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE). This earth dam, standing at a height of 10 feet and primarily used for tailings, holds a storage capacity of 373 acre-feet with a surface area of 80 acres. The dam poses a high hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition, last inspected in August 2019.
Situated near Lake Huron, this dam plays a crucial role in managing tailings and water resources in the region. With a spillway type classified as uncontrolled, the Cedarville Operation Tailings Basin Dam requires frequent inspections every three years to ensure its safety and integrity. Despite its moderate risk assessment level, the dam's operation and maintenance are vital for preventing any potential hazards and protecting the surrounding environment.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of structures like the Cedarville Operation Tailings Basin Dam is essential for safeguarding our natural ecosystems. With its regulated status, high hazard potential, and satisfactory condition, this dam serves as a key player in water management efforts in Michigan, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk mitigation strategies to ensure the safety and sustainability of our water resources.
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 Cedarville Operation Tailings Basin Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sturgeon River At Wolverine | 657 cfs | → |
| Black River Near Garnet | 38 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cedarville Operation Tailings Basin Dam.
Boat launches
- South Dumler Lane 1400, Clark Township
- West Dandelion Trail Clark Township
- Township Boat Launch Road Raber Township
- Twin Lab Row Detour Township
- East North Caribou Lake Road Detour Village
- South Dock Road Raber Township
Campgrounds
- Detour State Forest Campground
- Detour - Lake Superior State Forest
- Lime Island State Forest Campground
- Munuscong River - State Forest
- Munuscong River State Forest Campground
- Kinross Rv Park East
Fishing spots
Track Cedarville Operation Tailings Basin Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Cedarville Operation Tailings Basin Dam
Where does the data for Cedarville Operation Tailings Basin 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 High 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 Cedarville Operation Tailings Basin Dam.