Tyler Dam dam
Tyler Dam
Tyler Dam, located in Belleville, Michigan, stands as a testament to engineering and nature's harmonious coexistence. Completed in 1942, this Gravity type dam spans 500 feet and reaches a height of 31.1 feet, harnessing the power of Willow Run Creek for recreational purposes. With a storage capacity of 205 acre-feet, the dam provides essential water resources for the surrounding area while offering a serene surface area of 12 acres for outdoor enthusiasts to explore.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (MICHIGAN DEGLE), Tyler Dam boasts a satisfactory condition assessment as of September 2018. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment remains moderate, indicating a proactive approach to risk management and emergency preparedness. The dam's uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 32 feet, ensures the safe release of excess water, further enhancing its safety and reliability for the community.
Debbie Dingell (D), the Congressional Representative for the area, oversees Tyler Dam's operations within the Buffalo District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With regular inspections and a designated emergency action plan, this dam not only offers a recreational oasis but also serves as a model for responsible water resource management in the face of climate challenges. Tyler Dam stands as a testament to the delicate balance between human development and environmental conservation, showcasing the potential for sustainable coexistence between water resources and climate resilience.
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 Tyler Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Malletts Creek At Ann Arbor | 4 cfs | → |
| Huron River At Ann Arbor | 435 cfs | → |
| Middle River Rouge At Plymouth | 40 cfs | → |
| Ecorse River At Dearborn Heights | 2 cfs | → |
| Lower River Rouge At Inkster | 132 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Saline | 44 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tyler Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Point Boulevard Van Buren Township
- Gallup Park Pathway Ann Arbor Township
- Geddes Road Ann Arbor
- Barton-Bandemer Boardwalk Ann Arbor
- Hines Drive Livonia
- Hines Drive 33469, Livonia
Campgrounds
- Wayne County Fairgrounds Rv
- East Bend Group Camp
- Kc Campgrounds
- Group Use Area
- Canoe Camping
- Proud Lake State Rec Area
Track Tyler Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tyler Dam
Where does the data for Tyler 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 Tyler Dam.