Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery Dams dam
Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery Dams
Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery Dams, also known as Pond 24 Dam, are located in Lawrence, Michigan, along a tributary to Campbell Creek. These earth dams were completed in 1930 and serve primarily for purposes other than flood control or water supply. With a structural height of 11.2 feet and a hydraulic height of 9 feet, these dams have a low hazard potential and are currently in fair condition, as assessed in November 2019.
Owned by the state of Michigan and regulated by the MICHIGAN DEGLE, the Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery Dams have a storage capacity of 215 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 120 acre-feet. The dams cover a surface area of 35 acres and have a drainage area of 0.16 square miles. Despite their age, these dams have undergone regular state inspections, with the last inspection conducted in November 2019, and are in compliance with state regulatory requirements.
While the risk assessment for these dams is considered to be high, measures are in place to manage and mitigate potential risks. The surrounding community is ensured of safety through the low hazard potential of the dams and their consistent fair condition. With their historical significance and continued functionality, the Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery Dams stand as a testament to Michigan's commitment to water resource management and climate resilience.
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 Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery Dams -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork Portage Creek Near Oshtemo | 11 cfs | → |
| West Fork Portage Creek At Kalamazoo | 16 cfs | → |
| Portage Creek At Kalamazoo | 68 cfs | → |
| Kalamazoo River At Comstock | 1,210 cfs | → |
| South Branch Black River Near Bangor | 104 cfs | → |
| Augusta Creek Near Augusta | 62 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery Dams.
Boat launches
- County Road 653 Pine Grove Township
- Brandywine Lake Road 31738, Pine Grove
- Sunset Park Boat Launch
- 24th Street 46683, Columbia Township
- Paw Paw Township
- County Road 380 47089, Columbia Township
Campgrounds
- Camp Rota-Kiwan
- Markin Glen County Park
- Brookside City Park
- Camp Merrie Wood
- Ely Lake Campground
- Tri-Ponds Family Camp Resort
Fishing spots
Track Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery Dams 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 Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery Dams
Where does the data for Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery Dams 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 Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery Dams.