J-k-boyd #1

J-k-boyd #1 is an earth dam located in Rosebud County, Montana, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About J-k-boyd #1

The primary purpose of J-k-boyd #1 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Edward/james Boyd (private). It impounds the Tr-west Blacktail Creek near Forsyth.

The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 74 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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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMontana
CountyRosebud
Nearest CityForsyth
River/StreamTr-west Blacktail Creek
Coordinates46.65000, -107.40360

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length425 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage74 acre-ft
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerEDWARD/JAMES BOYD
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMT01964
Federal IDMT01964
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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