Earl Krietel #4
Earl Krietel #4 is an earth dam located in Carter County, Montana, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Earl Krietel #4
The primary purpose of Earl Krietel #4 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kreitel, Earl Inc. (private). It impounds the Prairie Dog Creek near Marmarth.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,320 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,632 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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 | Marmarth |
| River/Stream | Prairie Dog Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.42170, -104.45400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,632 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,632 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,102 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KREITEL, EARL INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT02932 |
| Federal ID | MT02932 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |