Trout Brook Pond Dam dam
Trout Brook Pond Dam
Trout Brook Pond Dam, located in Fibre, Michigan, is a state-regulated structure built in 1958 primarily for recreation purposes. The dam, which stands at a height of 9 feet and has a hydraulic height of 7 feet, spans 295 feet across Trout Brook. With a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and a surface area of 15 acres, the dam plays a vital role in water resource management in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Trout Brook Pond Dam is subject to regular state inspections and enforcement measures by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE). With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are areas of potential improvement. The dam's uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 11 feet, helps regulate water flow and prevent potential flooding downstream.
Trout Brook Pond Dam serves as a key recreational site in Chippewa County, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. As a state-owned structure, it is essential for water enthusiasts and climate advocates to stay informed about its condition and management practices to ensure the safety and sustainability of the surrounding ecosystem.
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 Trout Brook Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black River Near Garnet | 39 cfs | → |
| Tahquamenon River Near Paradise | 2,460 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Trout Brook Pond Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Frenchmans Lake Boat Ramp
- Carp River Boat Landing Road Saint Ignace Township
- Trout Lake Boat Ramp
- Dukes Road Moran
- Park Lane Moran Township
⛺ Campgrounds
- Carp River
- Carp River Campground
- Soldier Lake Rec Area
- Soldier Lake Campground
- Trout Lake City Park
- Three Lakes
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →🛶 Paddle runs
- Origin At Confluence Of Outlets Of Frenchman Lake And Carp Lake (Sec 26, T44n, R6w) To West Section Line Of Sec 30, T43n, R5w
- East Branch From Western Forest Boundary (Sec 19, T46n, R6w) To Confluence With Mainstem
- Source In Sec 21, T47n, R12w To Mouth At Whitefish Bay
Track Trout Brook Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Trout Brook Pond Dam
Where does the data for Trout Brook 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 Trout Brook Pond Dam.