Lazy S #2

Lazy S #2 is an earth dam located in Custer County, Montana, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Lazy S #2

The primary purpose of Lazy S #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Circle Lazy S Inc (private). It impounds the Alkali Creek near Kinsey.

The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMontana
CountyCuster
Nearest CityKinsey
River/StreamAlkali Creek
Coordinates46.62610, -106.02600

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length325 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage115 acre-ft
Max Storage115 acre-ft
Normal Storage21 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerCIRCLE LAZY S INC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMT01200
Federal IDMT01200
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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