Kaatz Lake Dam

Sanilac, Michigan· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Kaatz Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 26.9% in MI)
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
NID IDMI02328

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MICHIGAN DEGLE

Ownership

Richard Kaatz

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kaatz Lake Dam?

Kaatz Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Kaatz Lake Dam?

Kaatz Lake Dam is owned by Richard Kaatz (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Kaatz Lake Dam?

Kaatz Lake Dam has a dam height of 11 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.