Calderwood Walleye Pond Dam dam
Calderwood Walleye Pond Dam
Calderwood Walleye Pond Dam, located in Trout Creek, Michigan, is a federally owned structure with a primary purpose designated as "Other." This earth dam, completed in 1983, stands at a height of 11 feet and spans a length of 370 feet, providing storage for up to 86 acre-feet of water. Situated along the W Br Trout Creek, the dam is regulated by the Michigan DEGLE and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its satisfactory condition and low hazard potential.
With a spillway width of 14 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 230 cubic feet per second, Calderwood Walleye Pond Dam serves as a crucial water resource management system for the surrounding area. The dam's surface area covers 13 acres, impacting a drainage area of 1.1 square miles. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness protocols remain unspecified, highlighting potential areas for further improvement and development to enhance its overall safety and resilience in the face of climate change impacts.
As enthusiasts in water resource and climate conservation, it is essential to monitor and advocate for the continual upkeep and enhancement of structures like Calderwood Walleye Pond Dam. By staying informed about its regulatory oversight, maintenance practices, and risk management strategies, stakeholders can contribute to the sustainable management of this critical infrastructure for both water supply and environmental protection in the Ontonagon region of Michigan.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 Calderwood Walleye Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Branch Ontonagon River Near Paulding | 157 cfs | → |
| Bond Falls Canal Near Paulding | 91 cfs | → |
| Cisco Branch Ontonagon R At Cisco Lake Outlet | 39 cfs | → |
| Ontonagon River Near Rockland | 778 cfs | → |
| Sturgeon River Near Sidnaw | 147 cfs | → |
| West Branch Ontonagon River Near Bergland | 91 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Calderwood Walleye Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Fs 5350 Interior Township
- Fs 5086-N Haight Township
- Us 45 Haight Township
- Fs 3500 Iron River Township
- Tamarack Lake Road Stambaugh Township
- Lower Dam Road Duncan Township
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- South Branch,Confluence Of Cisco Branch And Tenmile Creek To Confluence With West Branch
- From Wagner Lake In Sec 13, T49n, R31w To Eastern Boundary Of The Ottawa Nf In Sec 12, T48n, R35@
- Net River Mainstem, Confluence With East/West Branches To Confluence With The Mainstem Paint River
- West Branch Net River, From Its Source In Sec 35, T48n, R34w To Confluence With Mainstem Net River In Sec 24, T46n, R34w
- West Branch, Mi State Highway 28 To Cascade Falls
- East Branch Net River, From Its Source In Sec 8, T47n, R32w To Confluence With Mainstem Net River In Sec 24, T46n, R34w
Track Calderwood Walleye Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Calderwood Walleye Pond Dam
Where does the data for Calderwood Walleye Pond 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 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 Calderwood Walleye Pond Dam.