Artz #1
Artz #1 is an earth dam located in Garfield County, Montana, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Artz #1
The primary purpose of Artz #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lawrence Artz (private). It impounds the Artz Coulee.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 119 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. 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 | Garfield |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Artz Coulee |
| Coordinates | 46.97740, -106.43830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LAWRENCE ARTZ |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT02356 |
| Federal ID | MT02356 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |