Seney C-3 Pool Dam dam
Seney C-3 Pool Dam
Seney C-3 Pool Dam, located in Schoolcraft, Michigan, was completed in 1937 by the USDA Bureau of Agricultural Engineering. This Federal-owned dam on the Walsh Ditch/Walsh Creek serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, with a primary purpose of supporting aquatic ecosystems in the area. Standing at a height of 12 feet and a length of 19,425 feet, the earth dam is regulated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Seney C-3 Pool Dam has undergone multiple structural modifications over the years to maintain its safety and functionality. The dam's controlled spillway and other controlled outlet gates help manage water levels, with a maximum discharge capacity of 575 cubic feet per second. In the event of an emergency, the dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk assessment are currently unspecified, highlighting the importance of continued monitoring and risk management measures to address potential safety concerns.
With its vital role in supporting local fish and wildlife habitats, Seney C-3 Pool Dam stands as a significant resource in the region. Ongoing efforts to ensure its safety and effectiveness underscore the importance of maintaining sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the complexities of dam infrastructure like Seney C-3 Pool Dam is crucial for fostering resilience and protecting our natural ecosystems for future generations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Seney C-3 Pool Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Manistique River Near Manistique | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Au Train River At Forest Lake | 137 cfs | → |
| Sturgeon River Near Nahma Junction | 115 cfs | → |
| Black River Near Garnet | 12 cfs | → |
| Tahquamenon River Near Paradise | 615 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Seney C-3 Pool Dam .
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About Seney C-3 Pool Dam
Where does the data for Seney C-3 Pool 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 below 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.
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.