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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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Park |
| Nearest City | Wilsall |
| River/Stream | Tr-muddy Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.01359, -110.67959 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PARK SWANDAL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00332 |
| Federal ID | MT00332 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |