Curran-barrett #2
Curran-barrett #2 is an earth dam located in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, built in 1899. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Curran-barrett #2
The primary purpose of Curran-barrett #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Curran Oil Company (private). It impounds the Rock Creek near Craig.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 314 acre-feet. Completed in 1899, the structure is over a century 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 | Lewis and Clark |
| Nearest City | Craig |
| River/Stream | Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.05250, -112.07490 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1899 (127 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 314 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 314 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CURRAN OIL COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03291 |
| Federal ID | MT03291 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |