Kniep Kamp
Kniep Kamp is an earth dam located in McCone County, Montana, built in 1941. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kniep Kamp
The primary purpose of Kniep Kamp is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kniep Kamp Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-berry Creek near Poplar.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet. Completed in 1941, 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 | McCone |
| Nearest City | Poplar |
| River/Stream | Tr-berry Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.93460, -105.38190 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KNIEP KAMP INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT02528 |
| Federal ID | MT02528 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |