Lake Camelot Dam dam
Lake Camelot Dam
Lake Camelot Dam, also known as Halstead Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Midland, Michigan. Completed in 1971, this earth dam stands at 19 feet high and spans 800 feet in length, impounding the waters of Black Creek for irrigation purposes. With a storage capacity of 855 acre-feet and a surface area of 85 acres, the dam serves as a vital water resource in the region.
Regulated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, Lake Camelot Dam has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in October 2019. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 25 feet, capable of discharging a maximum flow of 360 cubic feet per second. Despite being privately owned, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the area.
Overall, Lake Camelot Dam serves as a key infrastructure for water management in Isabella County, Michigan. With its moderate risk assessment and regular inspections, the dam continues to ensure the safety of nearby communities while providing essential irrigation water for agricultural purposes. As a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lake Camelot Dam represents a harmonious balance between human development and environmental stewardship in the region.
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 Lake Camelot Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chippewa River Near Mount Pleasant | 301 cfs | → |
| Pine River Near Midland | 308 cfs | → |
| Tittabawassee River At Midland | 1,370 cfs | → |
| South Branch Tobacco River Near Beaverton | 116 cfs | → |
| Tobacco River At Glidden Road At Beaverton | 281 cfs | → |
| Fish Creek Near Crystal | 30 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Camelot Dam.
Boat launches
- South Meridian Road 4095, Union Township
- Leppien Park
- West Irish Street 439, Sanford
- North Water Road 4063, Sanford
- Isabella Road Midland
- Stevenson Lake Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Black Creek State Forest Campground
- Black Creek - State Forest
- Herrick Rec Area
- Coldwater Lake Family Park
- Pettit Park
- Calhoun City Campground
Fishing spots
Track Lake Camelot Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Lake Camelot Dam
Where does the data for Lake Camelot 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 Lake Camelot Dam.