Reed #4
Reed #4 is an earth dam located in Custer County, Montana, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Reed #4
The primary purpose of Reed #4 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Richard C Reed (private). It impounds the Sadie Creek near Terry Mt.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 122 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 | Custer |
| Nearest City | Terry Mt |
| River/Stream | Sadie Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.77180, -105.73990 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RICHARD C REED |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01836 |
| Federal ID | MT01836 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |