Oliver, J. #1
Oliver, J. #1 is an earth dam located in Carter County, Montana, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Oliver, J. #1
The primary purpose of Oliver, J. #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Daisy Oliver (private). It impounds the Horse Creek near Camp Crook South Dakota.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,320 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 24 square miles. Completed in 1934, 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 | Carter |
| Nearest City | Camp Crook South Dakota |
| River/Stream | Horse Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.20420, -104.20590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 24 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DAISY OLIVER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00907 |
| Federal ID | MT00907 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |