Edenville Dam dam
Edenville Dam
The Edenville Dam, also known as the Wixom Lake Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Edenville, Michigan. Built in 1924 by HOLLAND, ACKERMAN HOLLAND, this earth and gravity dam stands at 54 feet high and spans 6,200 feet across the Tittabawassee River. With a primary purpose of hydroelectric power generation, the dam has a storage capacity of 66,200 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 21,070 cubic feet per second.
Despite its significant presence, the Edenville Dam has a poor condition assessment and a high hazard potential, with a very high risk rating. The dam is in need of attention and maintenance due to its age and condition, raising concerns about its ability to withstand potential climate challenges and water resource management in the region. With no state regulation or inspection, the responsibility for the dam's safety and upkeep falls solely on its private owners, highlighting the importance of proactive measures to mitigate risks and ensure the community's safety and water security.
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 Edenville Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tobacco River At Glidden Road At Beaverton | 281 cfs | → |
| South Branch Tobacco River Near Beaverton | 116 cfs | → |
| Tittabawassee River At Midland | 1,370 cfs | → |
| Pine River Near Midland | 308 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River Near Mount Pleasant | 301 cfs | → |
| Rifle River Near Sterling | 352 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Edenville Dam.
Boat launches
- Wixom Lake, 1980 Acres, Gladwin County
- North Water Road 4063, Sanford
- West Irish Street 439, Sanford
- Norway Street Hay Township
- Section 23 Grim Township Road Grim Township
- Pere Marquette Rail-Trail Midland
Campgrounds
- Calhoun City Campground
- Black Creek - State Forest
- Black Creek State Forest Campground
- Gladwin City Park
- Herrick Rec Area
- Pettit Park
Fishing spots
Track Edenville Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Edenville Dam
Where does the data for Edenville 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 High 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 Edenville Dam.