Centreville Wastewater Treatment Lagoon Dam dam
Centreville Wastewater Treatment Lagoon Dam
Located in Centreville, Michigan, the Centreville Wastewater Treatment Lagoon Dam is a vital piece of infrastructure designed for the treatment of wastewater. Constructed in 2000, this earth dam stands at a height of 22.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of 18.5 feet. It serves the primary purpose of wastewater management and has a storage capacity of 81 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 49 acre-feet.
Managed by the local government, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (MDEGLE). The dam's condition assessment in 2017 rated it as satisfactory with a low hazard potential. Despite being classified as low risk, the dam's risk assessment indicates a very high risk level, underscoring the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality.
The Centreville Wastewater Treatment Lagoon Dam is situated on Spring Creek and plays a crucial role in the local water resource management system. With its controlled spillway and satisfactory condition, the dam stands as a testament to responsible infrastructure management in the face of climate challenges. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience will find this dam a fascinating example of how engineering and environmental stewardship intersect for the greater good of the community.
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 Centreville Wastewater Treatment Lagoon Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie River Near Nottawa | 103 cfs | → |
| St. Joseph River At Three Rivers | 1,700 cfs | → |
| Pigeon River Near Scott | 313 cfs | → |
| St. Joseph River At Mottville | 2,250 cfs | → |
| West Fork Portage Creek Near Oshtemo | 10 cfs | → |
| West Fork Portage Creek At Kalamazoo | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Centreville Wastewater Treatment Lagoon Dam.
Boat launches
- Findley Road 23906, Nottawa Township
- Jefferson Street Three Rivers
- Riverwalk Trail Three Rivers
- Prairie Lake Road 64873, Sherman Township
- Robin Lee Lane Sherman Township
- Pine Grove Road 59160, Colon Township
Campgrounds
- Nottawa Park
- Cade Lake County Park
- Wood Lake Scout Reservation
- Elkhart Co. / Middlebury Koa Holiday
- Camp Rota-Kiwan
- Pigeon River State Fish And Wildlife Area
Fishing spots
Track Centreville Wastewater Treatment Lagoon Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Centreville Wastewater Treatment Lagoon Dam
Where does the data for Centreville Wastewater Treatment Lagoon 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 Centreville Wastewater Treatment Lagoon Dam.