Mc Rae #1
Mc Rae #1 is an earth dam located in Rosebud County, Montana, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mc Rae #1
The primary purpose of Mc Rae #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John Mc Rae Et Al (private). It impounds the Hay Creek near Kinsey.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 334 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 | Rosebud |
| Nearest City | Kinsey |
| River/Stream | Hay Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.67690, -106.21200 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 334 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 334 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOHN MC RAE ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT01755 |
| Federal ID | MT01755 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |