Lakeville Lake Dam dam
Lakeville Lake Dam
Lakeville Lake Dam, located in Oakland County, Michigan, serves as a crucial level control structure for Lakeville Lake, regulating water levels along the Stony Creek. Built in 1913, this private dam stands at a height of 10 feet and has a storage capacity of 2,200 acre-feet. With a surface area of 460 acres and a drainage area of 5.2 square miles, the dam plays a significant role in water resource management in the region.
Managed by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE), the dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is deemed very high, indicating the importance of efficient risk management measures. The dam's condition assessment in 2019 reported it as satisfactory, highlighting its crucial role in flood control and water supply for the surrounding area.
Lakeville Lake Dam's spillway, with a controlled design and a width of 13 feet, helps regulate water flow during periods of high discharge. With Elissa Slotkin representing the area in Congress, the dam continues to play a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate action can appreciate the significance of Lakeville Lake Dam in maintaining the ecological balance and water security of the area.
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 Lakeville Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Creek Near Romeo | 13 cfs | → |
| East Pond Creek At Romeo | 15 cfs | → |
| Stony Creek Near Washington | 23 cfs | → |
| Paint Creek At Rochester | 18 cfs | → |
| Middle Branch Clinton River At Macomb | 20 cfs | → |
| Clinton River At Auburn Hills | 77 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lakeville Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeville Lake, 460 Acres, Oakland County
- Oakland County
- Squaw Lake Dnr Boat Launch
- Cedar Key Drive 2375, Oakland County
- F-All Visitors Loop Oakland County
- Big Fish Lake, 105 Acres, Lapeer County
Campgrounds
- Addison Oaks County Park
- Skyline Camp & Retreat Center
- Ridgewood Campground
- Pine Grove Campsite
- Pines Campsite
- Chippewa Campsite
Track Lakeville Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lakeville Lake Dam
Where does the data for Lakeville Lake 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 Lakeville Lake Dam.