Klatt
Klatt is an earth dam located in Madison County, Montana, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Klatt
The primary purpose of Klatt is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by A.b. And S.b. Kelly (private). It impounds the Wall Creek near Ennis.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 152 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, 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 | Madison |
| Nearest City | Ennis |
| River/Stream | Wall Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.96285, -111.76568 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 152 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 156 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | A.B. And S.B. Kelly |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01278 |
| Federal ID | MT01278 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |