J Witkowski #1
J Witkowski #1 is an earth dam located in Wibaux County, Montana, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About J Witkowski #1
The primary purpose of J Witkowski #1 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by John Witkowski (private). It impounds the Tr-beaver Creek near Wibaux.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 123 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Wibaux |
| Nearest City | Wibaux |
| River/Stream | Tr-beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.76130, -104.28670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 123 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | JOHN WITKOWSKI |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT02731 |
| Federal ID | MT02731 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |