Tomeyer #2
Tomeyer #2 is an earth dam located in Toole County, Montana, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Tomeyer #2
The primary purpose of Tomeyer #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by K Diemert Ranch Inc. (private). It impounds the Willow Creek near Galata.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 156 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 274 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Toole |
| Nearest City | Galata |
| River/Stream | Willow Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.64210, -111.47720 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 274 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 450 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | K DIEMERT RANCH INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00418 |
| Federal ID | MT00418 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |