Cherry Creek #4
Cherry Creek #4 is an earth dam located in Rosebud County, Montana, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cherry Creek #4
The primary purpose of Cherry Creek #4 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Cherry Creek Sheep Co (private). It impounds the Hallanger Coulee near Forsyth.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. Completed in 1945, 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 | Hallanger Coulee |
| Coordinates | 46.67150, -107.16510 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CHERRY CREEK SHEEP CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT02319 |
| Federal ID | MT02319 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |