Katy's Lake Dam
Katy's Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, Montana, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Katy's Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Katy's Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Lake Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 250 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 10,560 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 years 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/03/2016.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Sheridan |
| River/Stream | Lake Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.54500, -104.20000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,560 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,560 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 250 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03969 |
| Federal ID | MT03969 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |