Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Pond 6 dam
Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Pond 6
Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Pond 6, located in Romulus, Michigan, plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction along the Frank & Poet Drain. Owned privately, this stormwater pond is regulated by the MICHIGAN DEGLE and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Completed in 1970, this earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and has a storage capacity of 660 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 4.8 square miles.
With a high hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Pond 6 is equipped with a controlled spillway and a maximum discharge capacity of 46 cubic feet per second. Despite its critical flood risk reduction purpose, the pond's normal storage remains at zero, indicating its readiness to handle excess stormwater during extreme weather events. The risk assessment for this structure is rated as very high, further emphasizing the importance of its efficient operation and maintenance to safeguard the surrounding area from potential inundation.
In the event of an emergency, it is essential for the responsible parties to have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place to ensure timely and effective response. Although details regarding the EAP preparation and adherence to guidelines are not specified in the data, the last EAP revision was recorded in June 2018. As the risk management measures and inundation maps for this stormwater pond remain undisclosed, ongoing monitoring, regular inspections, and adherence to safety protocols are vital to mitigate the identified risks and safeguard the Wayne County community from potential flood threats.
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 Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Pond 6 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ecorse River At Dearborn Heights | 2 cfs | → |
| Lower River Rouge At Inkster | 132 cfs | → |
| Lower River Rouge At Dearborn | 62 cfs | → |
| Middle River Rouge At Dearborn Heights | 170 cfs | → |
| Middle River Rouge Near Garden City | 39 cfs | → |
| River Rouge At Detroit | 68 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Pond 6.
Boat launches
- Monroe Street Dearborn
- South Huron River Drive 4461, Berlin Township
- Riverview City Boat Launch
- Detroit River, Harrison Ave, Wayne County
- South Dearborn Street Melvindale
- Detroit River, Elizabeth Park, Wayne County
Campgrounds
- East Bend Group Camp
- Wayne County Fairgrounds Rv
- Group Use Area
- Kc Campgrounds
- Holiday Beach Conservation Area
- Sterling State Park
Track Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Pond 6 in the Snoflo app
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About Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Pond 6
Where does the data for Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Pond 6 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 High 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 Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Pond 6.