J Galt #10
J Galt #10 is an earth dam located in Rosebud County, Montana, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About J Galt #10
The primary purpose of J Galt #10 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jack Galt (private). It impounds the Tr-nelson Coulee near Forsyth.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,200 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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 | Rosebud |
| Nearest City | Forsyth |
| River/Stream | Tr-nelson Coulee |
| Coordinates | 46.54800, -107.06860 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JACK GALT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01945 |
| Federal ID | MT01945 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |