Clifton Mill Pond Dam
Clifton Mill Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Macomb County, Michigan, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Clifton Mill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Clifton Mill Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Larry Weymouth (private). It impounds the Stony Creek near Stony Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 24 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/06/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Macomb |
| Nearest City | Stony Creek |
| River/Stream | Stony Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.78667, -83.08667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 24 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 535 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Larry Weymouth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/06/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00609 |
| Federal ID | MI00609 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |