Lake Kraatz Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 225 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Lake Kraatz Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Kraatz Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Clear Lake Pines Maintenance Corporation (private). It impounds the Tr-miller Creek near La Grange.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/27/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | La Grange |
| River/Stream | Tr-miller Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.00636, -96.96184 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Clear Lake Pines Maintenance Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/27/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04285 |
| Federal ID | TX04285 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |