Davisburg Trout Pond Dam
Davisburg Trout Pond Dam is a gravity dam located in Oakland County, Michigan, built in 1951. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Davisburg Trout Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Davisburg Trout Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mdnr Wildlife (state). It impounds the Shiawassee River near Davisburg.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 126 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 07/28/2017.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Nearest City | Davisburg |
| River/Stream | Shiawassee River |
| Coordinates | 42.75444, -83.52472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 126 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 520 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00693 |
| Federal ID | MI00693 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |