Clifton Mill Pond Dam dam
Clifton Mill Pond Dam
Clifton Mill Pond Dam, also known as Place Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Stony Creek, Michigan. Completed in 1937, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and spans a length of 400 feet, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 30 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is for recreation, offering visitors a serene setting along the Stony Creek river.
Managed and regulated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, the Clifton Mill Pond Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently assessed to be in fair condition. With a maximum discharge capacity of 535 cubic feet per second, the dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 45 feet to manage water flow during peak periods. Despite its age, the dam continues to provide valuable recreational opportunities while ensuring public safety and environmental protection.
Although the risk assessment for Clifton Mill Pond Dam indicates a very high level of risk, appropriate risk management measures are in place to address any potential concerns. Regular inspections are conducted every five years to ensure the structural integrity of the dam, with the last assessment taking place in September 2018. With its scenic location and important role in water resource management, the Clifton Mill Pond Dam remains a key landmark in Macomb County, Michigan for both water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate and enjoy.
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 Clifton Mill Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Creek Near Romeo | 13 cfs | → |
| East Pond Creek At Romeo | 14 cfs | → |
| Stony Creek Near Washington | 23 cfs | → |
| Paint Creek At Rochester | 18 cfs | → |
| Middle Branch Clinton River At Macomb | 20 cfs | → |
| Clinton River At Sterling Heights | 229 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clifton Mill Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeville Lake, 460 Acres, Oakland County
- Oakland County
- Cedar Key Drive 2375, Oakland County
- Squaw Lake Dnr Boat Launch
- Lake Oakland, 735 Acres, Oakland County
- F-All Visitors Loop Oakland County
Campgrounds
- Ridgewood Campground
- Addison Oaks County Park
- Skyline Camp & Retreat Center
- Camp Rotary
- Pines Campsite
- Pine Grove Campsite
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About Clifton Mill Pond Dam
Where does the data for Clifton Mill 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 Clifton Mill Pond Dam.