K and L Mc Dowell #3 is an earth dam located in Carter County, Montana, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 1,320 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About K and L Mc Dowell #3
The primary purpose of K and L Mc Dowell #3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Danny Oliver (private). It impounds the North Fork Willow Creek near Camp Crook South Dakota.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,320 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 244 acre-feet. 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.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Carter |
| Nearest City | Camp Crook South Dakota |
| River/Stream | North Fork Willow Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.10570, -104.53770 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 178 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Danny Oliver |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT02926 |
| Federal ID | MT02926 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |