Green #5
Green #5 is an earth dam located in Powder River County, Montana, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Green #5
The primary purpose of Green #5 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by L J Green & Sons (private). It impounds the Cameron Creek near Volberg.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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 | Powder River |
| Nearest City | Volberg |
| River/Stream | Cameron Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.76720, -105.81670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | L J GREEN & SONS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01719 |
| Federal ID | MT01719 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |