Kuhr #2
Kuhr #2 is an earth dam located in Blaine County, Montana, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Kuhr #2
The primary purpose of Kuhr #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Doug Hofeldt (private). It impounds the Tr-peoples Creek near Dodson.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 289 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, 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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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Blaine |
| Nearest City | Dodson |
| River/Stream | Tr-peoples Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.31050, -109.07700 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 289 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 289 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 148 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DOUG HOFELDT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00241 |
| Federal ID | MT00241 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |