Linde is an earth dam located in Richland County, Montana, built in 1949. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 300 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Linde
The primary purpose of Linde is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Garfield E Linde (private). It impounds the Tr-first Hay Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 328 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 34 square miles. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Richland |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-first Hay Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.81030, -104.19580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 328 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 328 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 34 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,130 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Garfield E Linde |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00958 |
| Federal ID | MT00958 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |