Standish Dam dam
Standish Dam
Standish Dam, located in Tecumseh, Michigan, along the River Raisin, was completed in 1914 primarily for recreation purposes. The dam stands at a height of 13.5 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 179 acre-feet. It spans 330 feet in length and holds a normal storage of 55 acre-feet, serving as a popular spot for outdoor activities such as fishing and boating. However, despite its recreational appeal, the dam is categorized with a significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment, indicating a need for maintenance and risk management measures.
Managed by the local government, Standish Dam is regulated and permitted by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE). It undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in November 2017. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 80 feet to manage excess water flow. With a very high risk rating and a congressman designated as Tim Walberg, the dam's condition and safety remain key concerns for water resource and climate enthusiasts. As efforts continue to ensure its structural integrity and overall safety, the future of Standish Dam in the face of changing environmental conditions remains a topic of interest and importance.
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 Standish Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| River Raisin Near Adrian | 246 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Saline | 46 cfs | → |
| River Raisin Near Manchester | 23 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Dexter | 46 cfs | → |
| River Raisin Near Monroe | 486 cfs | → |
| Malletts Creek At Ann Arbor | 23 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Standish Dam.
Boat launches
- Bemis Road Bridgewater Township
- Wamplers Lake Road Cambridge Township
- Wamplers Lake Road 1280, Cambridge Township
- Us 12 9697, Cambridge Township
- Deep Lake Road Cambridge Township
- Skinner Highway 2590, Rome Township
Campgrounds
- W. J. Hayes State Park
- Kc Campgrounds
- Lake Hudson State Rec Area
- Lake Hudson Semi-Modern Campground
- Horsemen's Equestrian Campground
- Burns Cabins
Track Standish Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Standish Dam
Where does the data for Standish 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 Standish Dam.