De Puydt
De Puydt is an earth dam located in Phillips County, Montana, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About De Puydt
The primary purpose of De Puydt is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Margaret K Depuydt Gift Trust (private). It impounds the Beaver Creek near Saco.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 7,920 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 118 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, 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 | Phillips |
| Nearest City | Saco |
| River/Stream | Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.46500, -107.49770 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,920 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 118 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MARGARET K DEPUYDT GIFT TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT02588 |
| Federal ID | MT02588 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |