Moraine Lake Dam dam
Moraine Lake Dam
Moraine Lake Dam, situated in Livingston County, Michigan, is a privately owned structure that serves the primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1970, this earth dam stands at 16 feet high and stretches 375 feet in length, holding a maximum storage capacity of 195 acre-feet. The dam, located on Mann Creek, boasts a surface area of 25 acres and a spillway width of 25 feet, with a low hazard potential but a poor condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2002.
Despite its age, Moraine Lake Dam continues to provide recreational opportunities for visitors in the Brighton area, offering a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike. While the dam's risk assessment is moderate, with a designated hazard potential of 3, state agencies in Michigan are actively involved in regulating, inspecting, and enforcing safety measures to ensure the dam's integrity. With its picturesque location and historical significance, Moraine Lake Dam remains a vital part of the local landscape, attracting nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking to explore the beauty of this man-made structure in a natural setting.
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 Moraine Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Huron River Near New Hudson | 105 cfs | → |
| Huron River At Milford | 73 cfs | → |
| Huron River Near Hamburg | 277 cfs | → |
| Huron River At Ann Arbor | 445 cfs | → |
| Middle River Rouge At Plymouth | 40 cfs | → |
| Upper River Rouge At Farmington | 28 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Moraine Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Hilton Road 8809, Brighton Township
- Kent Lake, 1000 Acres, Oakland County
- West Dawson Road 1790, Oakland County
- Conrad Road Genoa Township
- Appleton Loop Hamburg Township
- Pettibone Lake Road Highland
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Moraine Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Moraine Lake Dam
Where does the data for Moraine Lake 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 Moraine Lake Dam.