Silver Creek Pond Dam dam
Silver Creek Pond Dam
Silver Creek Pond Dam, located in Montague, Michigan, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes. Completed in 1950, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 10 feet and has a length of 267 feet, with a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and a surface area of 18 acres. The dam, situated on Silver Creek, is regulated by the Michigan DEGLE and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement.
Despite its low hazard potential, Silver Creek Pond Dam has been assessed as being in poor condition, with the last inspection conducted in November 2002. The risk assessment for this dam is rated as very high, indicating potential safety concerns that need to be addressed. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it is crucial for the owners to implement risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for both the surrounding community and the environment.
With a controlled spillway type and a maximum discharge capacity of 70 cubic feet per second, Silver Creek Pond Dam poses significant risks if not properly maintained and managed. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor the condition and regulatory compliance of this dam to prevent any potential hazards and safeguard the local ecosystem. By staying informed and advocating for necessary improvements, we can contribute to the long-term sustainability of Silver Creek Pond Dam and its surrounding areas.
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 Silver Creek Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White River Near Whitehall | 516 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Muskegon | 17 cfs | → |
| Muskegon River Near Croton | 2,260 cfs | → |
| Pere Marquette River At Scottville | 805 cfs | → |
| Little Muskegon River Near Oak Grove | 244 cfs | → |
| Rogue River Near Rockford | 239 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Silver Creek Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- White Lake -Nw, 2571 Acres, Muskegon County
- Big Blue Lake, 330 Acres, Muskegon County
- 2nd Street 3001, Twin Lake
- Jean Road Claybanks Township
- Muskegon Lake -Nw1, 4150 Acres, Muskegon County
- West Garfield Road Benona Township
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Duck Lake
- St. Hubert Angler Parking
- Lloyd's Bayou
- Blanch Lake
- Pere Marquette River
- Log Mark Rest Stop Canoe And Fishing Landing
Paddle runs
- Mainstem To Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 2, T13n, R15w (1.5 Miles West Of Herperia)
- North Branch From Its Confluence With South Branch In Sec 22, T13n, R16 W To Mclaren Lake In Sec 11, T14n, R15w
- South Branch From Forest Boundary East Of Hesperia At West Section Line Of Sec 22, T14n, R14w To Echo Drive In Sec 6, T13n, R12w
- Croton Dam In T12n, R11w To City Of Newaygo In T12n, R12w
- Morley Dam In T13n, R10w To Croton Dam Pond In T12n, R11w
- Kings Road Bridge (2 Miles West Of Town Of Luther In T19n, R12w To Slackwater Of The State Fish Weir In T21n, R16w
Track Silver Creek Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Silver Creek Pond Dam
Where does the data for Silver Creek 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 Silver Creek Pond Dam.