Robinson #3
Robinson #3 is an earth dam located in Custer County, Montana, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Robinson #3
The primary purpose of Robinson #3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Floyd Robinson (private). It impounds the Miles City Creek near Mizpah.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 675 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 390 acre-feet. 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 | Custer |
| Nearest City | Mizpah |
| River/Stream | Miles City Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.00430, -105.39300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FLOYD ROBINSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01694 |
| Federal ID | MT01694 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |