Cattail Dam is an earth dam located in Alcona County, Michigan, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 445 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Cattail Dam
The primary purpose of Cattail Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Trib-mcgillis.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 445 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/09/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Alcona |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Trib-mcgillis |
| Coordinates | 44.61740, -83.62290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 445 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/09/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI04030 |
| Federal ID | MI04030 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |