Lebo #2 Ne Dam
Lebo #2 Ne Dam is an earth dam located in Wheatland County, Montana, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lebo #2 Ne Dam
The primary purpose of Lebo #2 Ne Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by C Bar J Ranch (private). It impounds the Tr-big Elk Creek near Twodot.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 760 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 413 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,735 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/03/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Wheatland |
| Nearest City | Twodot |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Elk Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.31880, -110.02780 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,735 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,735 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 413 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 170 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | C BAR J RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/03/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00653 |
| Federal ID | MT00653 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |