German #2
German #2 is an earth dam located in Carter County, Montana, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About German #2
The primary purpose of German #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lende Ranches Inc. (private). It impounds the Gergen Draw near Camp Crook South Dakota.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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 | Carter |
| Nearest City | Camp Crook South Dakota |
| River/Stream | Gergen Draw |
| Coordinates | 45.56940, -104.21430 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LENDE RANCHES INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT02441 |
| Federal ID | MT02441 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |