Upper Stony Lake Dam, located in Stony Creek, Michigan, is a gravity dam built in 1961 primarily for recreation purposes.
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The dam stands at a height of 24 feet, with a hydraulic height of 19.1 feet, and a length of 1550 feet. It has a storage capacity of 1240 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 520 acre-feet, serving the surrounding 38 square miles of drainage area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE), Upper Stony Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential and undergoes regular inspections, with the most recent one conducted in July 2020. The condition assessment rated the dam as satisfactory, and it has an emergency action plan in place. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam's operations meet regulatory guidelines, ensuring the safety of the community and maintaining its recreational value along the Stony Creek river.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
1550 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
Stony Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
90 |
Hydraulic Height |
19.1 |
Drainage Area |
38 |
Nid Storage |
1240 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
24 |
Stony Creek Near Washington
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23cfs |
Stony Creek Near Romeo
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13cfs |
Paint Creek At Rochester
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18cfs |
Middle Branch Clinton River At Macomb
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10cfs |
East Pond Creek At Romeo
|
19cfs |
Clinton River At Sterling Heights
|
204cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Ridgewood Campground
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Addison Oaks County Park
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Camp Rotary
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Pines Campsite
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Pine Grove Campsite
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Outpost Campsite
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