Argentine Dam dam
Argentine Dam
Argentine Dam, also known as Wolcott Dam, is a local government-owned structure located in Genesee, Michigan, along the North Ore Creek. Built in 1929, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 17 feet and stretches 280 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 35,000 acre-feet and a surface area of 416 acres, Argentine Dam primarily serves a recreational purpose for the community.
Despite its fair condition assessment as of May 2020, Argentine Dam poses a significant hazard potential, with a very high risk assessment rating of 1. The dam is regulated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE), with state inspection, permitting, and enforcement processes in place. The controlled spillway, with a width of 21 feet, helps manage potential flood events, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1,750 cubic feet per second.
With a history dating back over 90 years, Argentine Dam continues to provide recreational opportunities while also being a critical infrastructure for water resource management in the area. Its location in Byron, Michigan, and its role in regulating the flow of the North Ore Creek highlight its importance in the local ecosystem and community resilience efforts in the face of 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 Argentine Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River Near Flint | 614 cfs | → |
| Huron River At Milford | 73 cfs | → |
| Red Cedar River Near Williamston | 84 cfs | → |
| Huron River Near New Hudson | 105 cfs | → |
| Kearsley Creek Near Davison | 52 cfs | → |
| Huron River Near Hamburg | 230 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Argentine Dam.
Boat launches
- Lobdel Lake Dnr Boatlaunch
- Indian Lake, 75 Acres, Livingston County
- Lake Ponemah, Genesee County
- Lake Fenton, 845 Acres, Genesee County
- Dickinson Lake, (Seven Lakes St Park), Oakland 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 Argentine Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Argentine Dam
Where does the data for Argentine 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 Significant 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 Argentine Dam.