Malkuch
Malkuch is an earth dam located in Dawson County, Montana, built in 1953. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Malkuch
The primary purpose of Malkuch is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Raymond Basta (private). It impounds the Tr-upper Sevenmile Creek near Glendive.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 549 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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 | Dawson |
| Nearest City | Glendive |
| River/Stream | Tr-upper Sevenmile Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.16480, -105.31990 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 549 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 549 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 119 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RAYMOND BASTA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00462 |
| Federal ID | MT00462 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |