Genesee County Impoundment dam
Genesee County Impoundment
Located in Columbiaville, Michigan, the Genesee County Impoundment, also known as the Genesee County Wtp Dam, serves as a crucial water supply structure for the local community. Completed in 2016, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and provides a storage capacity of 385 acre-feet. With a surface area of 19 acres and a drainage area to the Tributary to Henry Drain, this impoundment plays a vital role in ensuring water availability for residents in the area.
The dam, with a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, features an uncontrolled spillway type and has a moderate risk assessment rating. While it is not regulated by the state or federal agencies, its primary purpose is to provide water supply to the surrounding areas. With no associated structures or outlets, the Genesee County Impoundment is designed to meet the water demands of the community and maintain a stable water source for years to come.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the significance of the Genesee County Impoundment in ensuring water security in Lapeer, Michigan. As a local government-owned structure with a moderate risk level, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in the region. With its completion in 2016 and a storage capacity of 385 acre-feet, the impoundment serves as a key component in the water infrastructure of the area, contributing to the overall resilience of the community in the face of changing climate 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 Genesee County Impoundment -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Branch Flint River Near Columbiaville | 181 cfs | → |
| Farmers Creek Near Lapeer | 30 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Otisville | 301 cfs | → |
| Kearsley Creek Near Davison | 60 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Flint | 484 cfs | → |
| Cass River At Frankenmuth | 343 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Genesee County Impoundment.
Boat launches
- Holloway Reservoir, 2000 Acres, Lapeer County
- Lake Nepessing, 414 Acres, Lapeer County
- Long Lake, 204 Acres, Lapeer County
- Mott Lake -E, 650 Acres, Genesee County
- Blue Gill Boat Launch
- Minnawanna Lake, Metamora Hadley State Park, Lapeer County
Campgrounds
- Wolverine
- Otter Lake Park
- Metamora - Hadley Rec Area
- Old Family Camp Site - Not Rentable
- Paul Bunyon
- Elliott Family Camp - 17 Rv Sites
Fishing spots
Track Genesee County Impoundment 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 Genesee County Impoundment
Where does the data for Genesee County Impoundment 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 Genesee County Impoundment.