Zempel
Zempel is an earth dam located in Rosebud County, Montana, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Zempel
The primary purpose of Zempel is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Fred Zempel_jr. (private). It impounds the Mcgraw Coulee near Forsyth.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 672 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 235 acre-feet. Completed in 1936, 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.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Rosebud |
| Nearest City | Forsyth |
| River/Stream | Mcgraw Coulee |
| Coordinates | 46.50950, -107.01440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 672 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 204 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FRED ZEMPEL_JR. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00060 |
| Federal ID | MT00060 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |