Arbuckle #1
Arbuckle #1 is an earth dam located in Carter County, Montana, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Arbuckle #1
The primary purpose of Arbuckle #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Arbuckle Ranch Inc (private). It impounds the Haycreek near Camp Crook S Dak.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 104 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 24 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 S Dak |
| River/Stream | Haycreek |
| Coordinates | 45.22870, -104.29450 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 24 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ARBUCKLE RANCH INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT02485 |
| Federal ID | MT02485 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |