Kawkawlin River Walleye Pond Dam dam
Kawkawlin River Walleye Pond Dam
The Kawkawlin River Walleye Pond Dam in Michigan stands as a crucial structure for water resource management and climate enthusiasts. Completed in 1978, this Earth-type dam has a height of 10 feet and a hydraulic height of 8.3 feet, providing storage of 82 acre-feet of water with a normal storage capacity of 30 acre-feet. Situated in Bay County, Michigan, this dam plays a vital role in regulating the flow of the Kawkawlin River, a tributary to the larger water body.
Managed by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE), this state-regulated dam has a low hazard potential with a satisfactory condition assessment. With a spillway width of 4 feet and uncontrolled spillway type, the structure ensures the safe release of excess water during peak periods. The dam's risk assessment is deemed moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to uphold its functionality and safeguard surrounding communities from potential risks.
As a key component of the water infrastructure in the region, the Kawkawlin River Walleye Pond Dam serves as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and environmental conservation efforts. Its existence not only supports the local ecosystem but also underscores the need for sustainable practices in the face of changing climate patterns. For enthusiasts and stakeholders alike, this dam symbolizes the delicate balance between human intervention and nature's resilience in safeguarding our precious water resources.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 Kawkawlin River Walleye Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tittabawassee River At Midland | 1,460 cfs | → |
| Saginaw River At Saginaw | 0 cfs | → |
| Pine River Near Midland | 324 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Fosters | 330 cfs | → |
| Cass River At Frankenmuth | 318 cfs | → |
| Tobacco River At Glidden Road At Beaverton | 337 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kawkawlin River Walleye Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Saginaw River, Veteran's Memorial Park, Bay County
- Saginaw River Boat Ramp
- Saginaw River, Cass Ave, Bay County
- Saginaw River (Smith Park), Bay County
- Saginaw Bay Lake Huron, Linwood, Bay County
- Saginaw Bay Lake Huron, Coggins Rd, Bay County
Campgrounds
- Bay City State Park Campgrounds
- Black Creek - State Forest
- Black Creek State Forest Campground
- Russell Canoes And Campgrounds
- Calhoun City Campground
Fishing spots
Track Kawkawlin River Walleye Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kawkawlin River Walleye Pond Dam
Where does the data for Kawkawlin River Walleye Pond 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 Kawkawlin River Walleye Pond Dam.