Schweitzer Reservoir Near Palmer reservoir
Schweitzer Reservoir Near Palmer
Schweitzer Reservoir is a popular destination near Palmer, MI in Michigan, known for its fishing, boating, and recreational activities. The reservoir was created in the early 20th century as a water supply for the city of Negaunee. It is fed by both surface flow and snowmelt, with the Michigamme River being the main surface flow provider. The reservoir has a maximum depth of 60 feet and contains a variety of fish species, including trout, walleye, and pike. The surrounding area is largely forested, with some small farms and agricultural uses. Recreational activities include fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking, with a small campground available for overnight stays. The reservoir is also used for hydroelectric power generation.
Daily levels at Schweitzer Reservoir Near Palmer
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Gage height, ft
ft · code 00065
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Schweitzer Reservoir Near Palmer -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Schweitzer Creek Near Palmer | 24 cfs | → |
| Greenwood Diversion Near Greenwood | 14 cfs | → |
| Greenwood Release Near Greenwood | 25 cfs | → |
| Middle Branch Escanaba River Nr Princeton | 329 cfs | → |
| Middle Branch Escanaba River At Humboldt | 86 cfs | → |
| Michigamme River Near Crystal Falls | 452 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Schweitzer Reservoir Near Palmer.
⚓ Boat launches
- County Road Pfj Tilden Township
- Greenwood Reservoir Road Ely Township
- West Crooked Lake Lane Forsyth Township
- Hoist Dam Road Negaunee Township
- Old County Road 510 Negaunee Township
- West Knudsen Road Forsyth Township
⛺ Campgrounds
- Private Camp
- Bass Lake State Forest Campground (Marquette)
- Rippling River Resort
- Anderson Lake West State Forest Campground
- Little Presque Isle Cabins
- West Branch State Forest Campground
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →🛶 Paddle runs
- West Branch From Source In Sec 26, T46n, R23 W To Junction With County Road 444
- East Branch Net River, From Its Source In Sec 8, T47n, R32w To Confluence With Mainstem Net River In Sec 24, T46n, R34w
- Mainstem, Easternforest Boundary In Sec 1, T44n, R35w To City Of Crystal Falls
- West Branch Net River, From Its Source In Sec 35, T48n, R34w To Confluence With Mainstem Net River In Sec 24, T46n, R34w
- Net River Mainstem, Confluence With East/West Branches To Confluence With The Mainstem Paint River
- From Wagner Lake In Sec 13, T49n, R31w To Eastern Boundary Of The Ottawa Nf In Sec 12, T48n, R35@
Track Schweitzer Reservoir Near Palmer in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Schweitzer Reservoir Near Palmer
Where does the data for Schweitzer Reservoir Near Palmer come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard 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 reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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