Linden Mill Dam dam
Linden Mill Dam
Linden Mill Dam, also known as Ponemah, Tupper & Squaw Lakes Lcs, is a privately owned structure located in Linden, Michigan. Built in 1967, this gravity dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a serene backdrop for outdoor activities along the Shiawassee River. With a height of 17 feet and a hydraulic height of 9.5 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, ensuring a normal storage level of 80 acre-feet.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment in 2019, Linden Mill Dam poses a high hazard potential, requiring regular inspections every three years. The controlled spillway with a width of 20 feet helps manage maximum discharges of up to 2518 cubic feet per second, ensuring the safety and stability of the surrounding area. The dam's risk assessment indicates a very high risk level, emphasizing the importance of ongoing risk management measures to protect the community and environment.
With its picturesque location and recreational significance, Linden Mill Dam stands as a vital water resource in Genesee County, Michigan. Maintaining the dam's integrity and safety is crucial for preserving the area's natural beauty and ensuring sustainable water management practices in the face of climate change challenges. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate action can appreciate the balance between recreation, risk assessment, and environmental stewardship embodied by Linden Mill Dam.
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 Linden Mill Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River Near Flint | 804 cfs | → |
| Huron River At Milford | 73 cfs | → |
| Kearsley Creek Near Davison | 66 cfs | → |
| Huron River Near New Hudson | 105 cfs | → |
| Red Cedar River Near Williamston | 82 cfs | → |
| Huron River Near Hamburg | 224 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Linden Mill Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Ponemah, Genesee County
- Lake Fenton, 845 Acres, Genesee County
- Lobdel Lake Dnr Boatlaunch
- Dickinson Lake, (Seven Lakes St Park), Oakland County
- Indian Lake, 75 Acres, Livingston County
- Thomas Road Oakland County
Campgrounds
- Seven Lakes State Park
- Group Camping Area 2
- Group Camping Area 3
- Group Camping Area 1
- Group Camping Area 4
- Group Camping Area 5
Fishing spots
Track Linden Mill Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Linden Mill Dam
Where does the data for Linden Mill 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 Linden Mill Dam.