Hiland Lake Dam dam
Hiland Lake Dam
Hiland Lake Dam, located in Hell, Michigan, is a privately-owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1882, this gravity dam stands at a height of 19.1 feet and has a hydraulic height of 14.2 feet. With a storage capacity of 900 acre-feet and a drainage area of 79.7 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow along the Portage River (Hell Creek).
Despite its age, Hiland Lake Dam has been deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in November 2018. However, its high hazard potential highlights the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring. With a moderate risk assessment rating, it is crucial for the state regulatory agency, MICHIGAN DEGLE, to continue enforcing inspection and enforcement protocols to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam.
As a significant feature in the picturesque landscape of Livingston County, Michigan, Hiland Lake Dam serves not only as a recreational area but also as a key component in water resource management. With its historical significance and vital role in the local ecosystem, it stands as a testament to the importance of balancing conservation efforts with the need for sustainable infrastructure development in the face of changing climate 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 Hiland Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Huron River Near Hamburg | 230 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Dexter | 52 cfs | → |
| Huron River Near New Hudson | 105 cfs | → |
| Red Cedar River Near Williamston | 84 cfs | → |
| Huron River At Ann Arbor | 445 cfs | → |
| Huron River At Milford | 73 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hiland Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Spears Road Putnam Township
- Potawatomi Trail Putnam Township
- Potawatomi Trail
- Half Moon Lake, 236 Acres, Washtenaw County
- Bruin Lake, 136 Acres, Washtenaw County
Campgrounds
- Pinckney-Crooked Lake Rustic
- Pinckney State Rec Area
- Pines North
- Pines South
- Munhacke
- Blind Lake Campground
Track Hiland Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hiland Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hiland 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 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 Hiland Lake Dam.