Kaiser

Kaiser is an earth dam located in Park County, Montana, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Kaiser

The primary purpose of Kaiser is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Park Swandal (private). It impounds the Tr-muddy Creek near Wilsall.

The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 201 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.

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Significant Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMontana
CountyPark
Nearest CityWilsall
River/StreamTr-muddy Creek
Coordinates46.01359, -110.67959

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length100 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage201 acre-ft
Max Storage201 acre-ft
Normal Storage123 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge200 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerPARK SWANDAL
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMT00332
Federal IDMT00332
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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