Ford Dam #3 (hubbell Pond)
Ford Dam #3 (hubbell Pond) is a gravity dam located in Oakland County, Michigan, built in 1939. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ford Dam #3 (hubbell Pond)
The primary purpose of Ford Dam #3 (hubbell Pond) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Milford (local government). It impounds the Huron River near Lakewood.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 77 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 132 square miles. Completed in 1939, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/25/2017.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Nearest City | Lakewood |
| River/Stream | Huron River |
| Coordinates | 42.58500, -83.61667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 77 acres |
| Drainage Area | 132 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,350 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Village of Milford |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00248 |
| Federal ID | MI00248 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |