Knight Dam
Knight Dam is an earth dam located in Wibaux County, Montana, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Knight Dam
The primary purpose of Knight Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Gail Granat (private). It impounds the Tr-beaver Creek near Wibaux.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 151 acre-feet. Completed in 1936, 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 | Wibaux |
| Nearest City | Wibaux |
| River/Stream | Tr-beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.94032, -104.16365 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GAIL GRANAT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01144 |
| Federal ID | MT01144 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |