W Krutzfeldt #3
W Krutzfeldt #3 is an earth dam located in Custer County, Montana, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About W Krutzfeldt #3
The primary purpose of W Krutzfeldt #3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by William J Krutzfeldt (private). It impounds the Tr-mizpah Creek near Mizpah.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 705 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 292 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 | Mizpah |
| River/Stream | Tr-mizpah Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.83960, -105.41230 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 705 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 292 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 292 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 151 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WILLIAM J KRUTZFELDT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01712 |
| Federal ID | MT01712 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |