Verona Dam dam
Verona Dam
Verona Dam, located in Battle Creek, Michigan, is a gravity dam constructed in 1905 for purposes other than flood control or water supply. This dam, standing at a height of 13 feet and with a length of 292 feet, holds a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet and serves the Battle Creek River. The dam has a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition, as per the last inspection conducted in October 2018.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Michigan DEGLE, Verona Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Calhoun County. With a moderate risk level and a controlled spillway type, the dam ensures the safety of the surrounding community and infrastructure. Despite being a smaller dam, it still has a significant impact on the drainage area of 275 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 5600 cubic feet per second.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Verona Dam will find it fascinating due to its historical significance, engineering design, and environmental impact on the Battle Creek River ecosystem. The dam's location within the Chicago District of USACE and its compliance with state regulations make it an essential component of the region's water management infrastructure. As climate change continues to affect water resources, dams like Verona play a vital role in ensuring the sustainability and resilience of local communities in the face of changing weather patterns.
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 Verona Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek At Battle Creek | 199 cfs | → |
| Kalamazoo River Near Battle Creek | 733 cfs | → |
| Wanadoga Creek Near Battle Creek | 29 cfs | → |
| Augusta Creek Near Augusta | 40 cfs | → |
| Kalamazoo River At Marshall | 391 cfs | → |
| Kalamazoo River Near Marengo | 278 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Verona Dam.
Boat launches
- South Wattles Road Emmett Charter Township
- Latimer Lane 241, Battle Creek
- Marshall Township
- Leroy Township
- Green Trail Charleston Township
- Charleston Township
Campgrounds
- Fort Custer State Rec Area
- Cold Brook County Park
- Improved Campground
- Potawatomi Rec Area
- Winding Creek Campground
- Camp Merrie Wood
Fishing spots
Track Verona Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Verona Dam
Where does the data for Verona 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 Verona Dam.