Pettibone Creek Dam No 2 dam
Pettibone Creek Dam No 2
Pettibone Creek Dam No 2, also known as the Upper Mill Dam or Milford Dam, is a private structure located in Milford, Michigan. Built in 1938, this gravity dam stands at a height of 24 feet and stretches 250 feet in length, with a primary purpose of recreation. Situated on the Pettibone Creek, the dam offers a surface area of 2 acres and has a maximum discharge capacity of 300 cubic feet per second.
Despite being state-regulated and not under federal jurisdiction, Pettibone Creek Dam No 2 poses a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam's uncontrolled spillway is 16 feet wide, and it has a normal storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. While the structure has not been assessed for its condition, it undergoes inspections every 5 years with the last recorded inspection dating back to January 1, 1901.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Pettibone Creek Dam No 2 serves as a fascinating example of a historic dam designed for recreational purposes. Its location in the picturesque Oakland County, Michigan, makes it a popular spot for outdoor activities and nature lovers to enjoy. With its unique features and moderate risk assessment, the dam continues to be an intriguing site worth exploring for those interested in water infrastructure and its impact on the environment.
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 Pettibone Creek Dam No 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Huron River At Milford | 73 cfs | → |
| Huron River Near New Hudson | 105 cfs | → |
| Huron River Near Hamburg | 230 cfs | → |
| Upper River Rouge At Farmington | 24 cfs | → |
| Middle River Rouge At Plymouth | 40 cfs | → |
| River Rouge At Southfield | 61 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pettibone Creek Dam No 2.
Boat launches
- Pettibone Lake Road Highland
- Pettibone Lake Boat Launch Oakland County
- West Dawson Road 1790, Oakland County
- Alderman Lake Boat Landing Oakland County
- White Lake, 540 Acres, Oakland County
- Kent Lake, 1000 Acres, Oakland County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Pettibone Creek Dam No 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Pettibone Creek Dam No 2
Where does the data for Pettibone Creek Dam No 2 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 Pettibone Creek Dam No 2.