Caroga Lake Level Control Structure dam
Caroga Lake Level Control Structure
The Caroga Lake Level Control Structure, also known as Walker's Point Dam, is a state-managed dam located in Livingston County, Michigan. Completed in 1970, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing control over the water levels of Caroga Lake. With a dam height of 8.5 feet and a hydraulic height of 6.5 feet, the structure has a low hazard potential and is considered to be in satisfactory condition based on the latest assessment in May 2020.
Situated on Chilson Creek in Lakeland, Michigan, the Caroga Lake Level Control Structure has a normal storage capacity of 40 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 460 acre-feet. The dam, with a length of 258 feet and a surface area of 119 acres, plays a crucial role in managing the water resources in the area. The spillway, with a width of 30 feet, allows for a maximum discharge of 530 cubic feet per second, ensuring proper water flow and flood control measures are in place.
Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the Caroga Lake Level Control Structure is regularly inspected and maintained by Michigan's regulatory agency to ensure its safety and functionality. With a designated emergency action plan and updated contact information, this dam remains a vital component in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
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 Caroga Lake Level Control Structure -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Huron River Near Hamburg | 332 cfs | → |
| Huron River Near New Hudson | 105 cfs | → |
| Huron River At Milford | 73 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Dexter | 87 cfs | → |
| Huron River At Ann Arbor | 534 cfs | → |
| Malletts Creek At Ann Arbor | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Caroga Lake Level Control Structure.
Boat launches
- Bishop Lake Hiking Trail Hamburg Township
- Bishop Lake Road Hamburg Township
- Appleton Loop Hamburg Township
- East Schafer Road Hamburg Township
- Conrad Road Genoa Township
- Hilton Road 8809, Brighton Township
Campgrounds
- Bishop Lake - Brighton Rec Area
- Appleton Lake - Brighton Rec Area
- Murray Lake - Brighton Rec Area
- Canoe Camping
- Pinckney-Crooked Lake Rustic
- Blind Lake Campground
Track Caroga Lake Level Control Structure in the Snoflo app
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About Caroga Lake Level Control Structure
Where does the data for Caroga Lake Level Control Structure 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 Caroga Lake Level Control Structure.