Real Close
Real Close is an earth dam located in Gallatin County, Montana, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Real Close
The primary purpose of Real Close is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rupert D Koelza (private). It impounds the Duck Creek near Grayling.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 83 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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 | Gallatin |
| Nearest City | Grayling |
| River/Stream | Duck Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.77940, -111.10460 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RUPERT D KOELZA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03706 |
| Federal ID | MT03706 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |