Schwartz
Schwartz is an earth dam located in Prairie County, Montana, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Schwartz
The primary purpose of Schwartz is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kountz (private). It impounds the Tr-pasture Creek near Circle.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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 | Prairie |
| Nearest City | Circle |
| River/Stream | Tr-pasture Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.13650, -105.59190 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KOUNTZ |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT02550 |
| Federal ID | MT02550 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |