Cannon Creek Dam #1 dam
Cannon Creek Dam #1
Cannon Creek Dam #1, also known as Stratford Dam, is a state-owned structure located in Sharon, Michigan. Completed in 1953, this earth dam serves primarily for recreation purposes along the Big Cannon Creek. With a height of 9.2 feet and a storage capacity of 860 acre-feet, the dam boasts a surface area of 140 acres and a drainage area of 7.5 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Cannon Creek Dam #1 is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE). The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 4 feet, and it has a maximum discharge capacity of 150 cubic feet per second. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks emergency action plans, it meets guidelines for risk assessment and management, with a moderate risk classification of 3.
Overall, Cannon Creek Dam #1 offers a picturesque recreational spot for water and climate enthusiasts to enjoy in Missaukee County, Michigan. Its historical significance, combined with its modest yet important role in the local ecosystem, makes it an essential part of the region's water resource infrastructure. With a focus on safety and environmental stewardship, the dam continues to be a valuable asset for both the community and the surrounding natural habitat.
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 Cannon Creek Dam #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clam River At Vogel Center | 218 cfs | → |
| Boardman R Above Brown Bridge Road Nr Mayfield | 248 cfs | → |
| South Branch Au Sable River Near Luzerne | 377 cfs | → |
| Au Sable River Near Red Oak | 1,470 cfs | → |
| Manistee River Near Sherman | 1,850 cfs | → |
| East Branch Pine River Near Tustin | 27 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cannon Creek Dam #1.
Boat launches
- Lower Sharon Bridge Garfield Township
- Dutch John Road Garfield Township
- Lake Township
- Reedsburg Dam State Forest Campground
- Pitz Road 13177, Fife Lake
- East Houghton Lake Road 10191, Butterfield Township
Campgrounds
- Ccc Bridge State Forest Campground
- North Higgins Lake State Park West Campground
- North Higgins Lake State Park East Campground
- Reedsburg Dam State Forest Campground
- Smithville Landing
- Houghton Lake State Forest Campground
Track Cannon Creek Dam #1 in the Snoflo app
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About Cannon Creek Dam #1
Where does the data for Cannon Creek Dam #1 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 Cannon Creek Dam #1.