Robert Dulude Dam dam
Robert Dulude Dam
Robert Dulude Dam, located in Kawkawlin, Michigan, serves primarily for recreational purposes with a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment. Completed in 1971, this earth dam stands at a height of 7 feet and has a hydraulic height of 4.9 feet, with a length of 323 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 34 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 75 cubic feet per second.
The dam is situated on the Tr N Branch Kawkawlin River, under the jurisdiction of the Detroit District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite being a private-owned structure, it is not state-regulated or permitted. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 42 feet. The last inspection was conducted in June 1996, with a scheduled frequency of every 5 years. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, reflecting a potential for improvement in risk management measures and emergency action planning.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the Robert Dulude Dam will find its history and specifications intriguing, particularly its role in providing recreational opportunities in the area. With a focus on safety and risk management, ongoing efforts to enhance emergency preparedness and regulatory compliance will be essential for ensuring the continued functionality and resilience of this important water infrastructure.
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 Robert Dulude Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tobacco River At Glidden Road At Beaverton | 279 cfs | → |
| Tittabawassee River At Midland | 1,360 cfs | → |
| South Branch Tobacco River Near Beaverton | 112 cfs | → |
| Rifle River Near Sterling | 332 cfs | → |
| Pine River Near Midland | 332 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River Near Mount Pleasant | 274 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Robert Dulude Dam.
Boat launches
- Section 23 Grim Township Road Grim Township
- Wixom Lake, 1980 Acres, Gladwin County
- North Water Road 4063, Sanford
- Saginaw Bay Lake Huron, Coggins Rd, Bay County
- Saginaw Bay Lake Huron, Linwood, Bay County
- East Pinconning Road Pinconning Township
Campgrounds
- Black Creek - State Forest
- Black Creek State Forest Campground
- Calhoun City Campground
- Bay City State Park Campgrounds
- Gladwin City Park
- Russell Canoes And Campgrounds
Fishing spots
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About Robert Dulude Dam
Where does the data for Robert Dulude 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 Robert Dulude Dam.