Severson #2
Severson #2 is an earth dam located in Custer County, Montana, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Severson #2
The primary purpose of Severson #2 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by George Severson (private). It impounds the Peterson Draw near Miles City.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 435 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 136 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 | Custer |
| Nearest City | Miles City |
| River/Stream | Peterson Draw |
| Coordinates | 46.24700, -105.54350 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | GEORGE SEVERSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01087 |
| Federal ID | MT01087 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |