Tody Lake Dam dam
Tody Lake Dam
Tody Lake Dam, located in Hadley, Michigan, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Built in 1965, this dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 107 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 26 acres and has a drainage area of 0.3 square miles.
Although the dam does not have a spillway, its hazard potential is rated as low, and its condition assessment is deemed satisfactory as of the last inspection in July 2018. The dam poses a high risk (rated as 2 out of 5) and is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Despite having no federal agency involvement, Tody Lake Dam remains a key feature in the local landscape, providing both recreational opportunities and water resource management in the region.
With its picturesque location and important role in water resource management, Tody Lake Dam serves as a significant landmark in Lapeer County, Michigan. As a privately owned structure, it not only offers recreational benefits to the community but also highlights the importance of state-regulated dam inspections and enforcement measures to ensure public safety and environmental protection. As climate enthusiasts and water resource stakeholders appreciate the beauty and functionality of Tody Lake Dam, they also recognize the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management to safeguard its integrity in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Tody Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers Creek Near Lapeer | 30 cfs | → |
| Kearsley Creek Near Davison | 60 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Otisville | 289 cfs | → |
| South Branch Flint River Near Columbiaville | 190 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Flint | 416 cfs | → |
| Stony Creek Near Romeo | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tody Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Sawmill Lake Road Hadley Township
- Big Fish Lake, 105 Acres, Lapeer County
- Minnawanna Lake, Metamora Hadley State Park, Lapeer County
- Groveland Boulevard Oakland County
- Valley Lake, (Holly Recreation Area), Oakland County
- Lake Nepessing, 414 Acres, Lapeer County
Campgrounds
- Ortonville State Rec Area
- Metamora - Hadley Rec Area
- Holly State Rec Area
- Group Camping Area 14
- Group Camping Area 12
- Group Camping Area 11
Fishing spots
Track Tody Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tody Lake Dam
Where does the data for Tody Lake 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 Tody Lake Dam.