Complimentary is an earth dam located in Judith Basin County, Montana, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 210 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 Complimentary
The primary purpose of Complimentary is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by William S. & Camille Broadbent (private). It impounds the Davis Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 86 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 | Judith Basin |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Davis Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.36659, -110.37624 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | William S. & Camille Broadbent |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03472 |
| Federal ID | MT03472 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |