Noble (custer)

Noble (custer) is an earth dam located in Custer County, Montana, built in 1936. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Noble (custer)

The primary purpose of Noble (custer) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jack Witcher (private). It impounds the Tree Creek near Kinsey.

The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 640 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 280 acre-feet. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.

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.

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Significant Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMontana
CountyCuster
Nearest CityKinsey
River/StreamTree Creek
Coordinates46.53530, -105.76270

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length640 ft
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage280 acre-ft
Max Storage280 acre-ft
Normal Storage250 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerJACK WITCHER
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMT00105
Federal IDMT00105
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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