Latka
Latka is an earth dam located in Richland County, Montana, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Latka
The primary purpose of Latka is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Pease Ranch Inc (private). It impounds the North Fork East Redwatercr near Poplar.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 272 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Richland |
| Nearest City | Poplar |
| River/Stream | North Fork East Redwatercr |
| Coordinates | 47.80740, -104.82470 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 272 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 272 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 555 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PEASE RANCH INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00360 |
| Federal ID | MT00360 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |