Fillafer #1
Fillafer #1 is an earth dam located in Rosebud County, Montana, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fillafer #1
The primary purpose of Fillafer #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ralph A Fillafer (private). It impounds the Butte Creek near Kinsey.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 675 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 129 acre-feet. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Rosebud |
| Nearest City | Kinsey |
| River/Stream | Butte Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.66800, -106.13910 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RALPH A FILLAFER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00524 |
| Federal ID | MT00524 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |