Klees Pond Dam
Klees Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Presque Isle County, Michigan, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Klees Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Klees Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fred John Reif (private). It impounds the Trib To Trout River near Rogers City.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 60 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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 04/27/2016.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Presque Isle |
| Nearest City | Rogers City |
| River/Stream | Trib To Trout River |
| Coordinates | 45.35417, -83.88167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Fred John Reif |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00780 |
| Federal ID | MI00780 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |