Fatzinger #2
Fatzinger #2 is an earth dam located in Richland County, Montana, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fatzinger #2
The primary purpose of Fatzinger #2 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by William V Fatzinger (private). It impounds the Tr-long Grass Creek near Poplar.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 234 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 | Richland |
| Nearest City | Poplar |
| River/Stream | Tr-long Grass Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.92440, -105.06370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | WILLIAM V FATZINGER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01509 |
| Federal ID | MT01509 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |