Killen #3
Killen #3 is an earth dam located in Rosebud County, Montana, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Killen #3
The primary purpose of Killen #3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Killen Land & Livestock (private). It impounds the Spring Coulee near Kinsey.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 | Rosebud |
| Nearest City | Kinsey |
| River/Stream | Spring Coulee |
| Coordinates | 46.74640, -106.46100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KILLEN LAND & LIVESTOCK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01744 |
| Federal ID | MT01744 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |