Davisburg Trout Pond Dam dam
Davisburg Trout Pond Dam
Located in Davisburg, Michigan, the Davisburg Trout Pond Dam is a gravity dam with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1951, this dam on the Shiawassee River stands at a height of 12 feet and has a hydraulic height of 11.6 feet. With a length of 126 feet and a storage capacity of 145 acre-feet, the dam serves as a popular spot for fishing and other recreational activities.
Managed by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, the Davisburg Trout Pond Dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 18 feet, and it has a significant hazard potential but is currently assessed as being in satisfactory condition. In the event of an emergency, the dam has established risk management measures to mitigate potential risks.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Davisburg Trout Pond Dam offers not only a picturesque setting for outdoor activities but also a fascinating example of engineering and regulatory oversight. With its moderate risk assessment and history of safe operation, this dam serves as a vital component of the local ecosystem and provides valuable recreational opportunities for the community.
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 Davisburg Trout Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Huron River At Milford | 73 cfs | → |
| Clinton River At Auburn Hills | 274 cfs | → |
| Huron River Near New Hudson | 105 cfs | → |
| Kearsley Creek Near Davison | 48 cfs | → |
| Paint Creek At Rochester | 18 cfs | → |
| River Rouge At Birmingham | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Davisburg Trout Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Hillsboro Road Oakland County
- Valley Lake, (Holly Recreation Area), Oakland County
- Groveland Boulevard Oakland County
- Thomas Road Oakland County
- Crotched Lake, (Holly Recreation Area), Oakland County
- Pontiac Lake -N, 585 Acres, Oakland County
Campgrounds
- Holly State Rec Area
- Groveland Oaks County Park
- Group Camping Area 14
- Group Camping Area 9
- Group Camping Area 12
- Group Camping Area 11
Fishing spots
Track Davisburg Trout Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Davisburg Trout Pond Dam
Where does the data for Davisburg Trout 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 Significant 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 Davisburg Trout Pond Dam.