Davisburg Dam dam
Davisburg Dam
Located in Davisburg, Michigan, the Davisburg Dam, also known as the Davisburg Mill Pond Dam, stands as a vital structure along the Shiawassee River. Constructed in 1835, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy water activities. With a dam height of 16 feet and a hydraulic height of 17 feet, the structure spans 375 feet in length and stores 160 acre-feet of water.
Managed by the local government, the Davisburg Dam is regulated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE) to ensure its compliance with state safety standards. Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the risk assessment for this dam is marked as very high, emphasizing the need for vigilant monitoring and maintenance. Although no associated structures are present, the dam plays a crucial role in providing a peaceful recreational space for the community.
With Elissa Slotkin as the representative for the area, the Davisburg Dam stands as a historical landmark, offering not only a picturesque backdrop but also a potential area for water resource and climate enthusiasts to study and appreciate. As climate change continues to impact water resources, understanding the function and management of dams like Davisburg becomes increasingly important to ensure the safety and sustainability of our water infrastructure for future generations.
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 Davisburg Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Huron River At Milford | 73 cfs | → |
| Clinton River At Auburn Hills | 200 cfs | → |
| Huron River Near New Hudson | 105 cfs | → |
| Kearsley Creek Near Davison | 66 cfs | → |
| Paint Creek At Rochester | 18 cfs | → |
| River Rouge At Birmingham | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Davisburg Dam.
Boat launches
- Hillsboro Road Oakland County
- Valley Lake, (Holly Recreation Area), Oakland County
- Groveland Boulevard Oakland County
- Thomas Road Oakland County
- Crotched Lake, (Holly Recreation Area), Oakland County
- White Lake, 540 Acres, Oakland County
Campgrounds
- Groveland Oaks County Park
- Group Camping Area 9
- Group Camping Area 14
- Group Camping Area 7
- Group Camping Area 12
- Group Camping Area 11
Fishing spots
Track Davisburg Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Davisburg Dam
Where does the data for Davisburg 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 Davisburg Dam.