Cimrhakl #3

CROOKED CREEK· Fergus, Montana· Built 1949· Earth· 20 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Cimrhakl #3 is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 44.5% in MT)
Dam Length150 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage128 acre-ft
Normal Storage79 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)
NID IDMT00164

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DNRC

Ownership

DANIEL G. CIMRHAKL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cimrhakl #3?

Cimrhakl #3 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Cimrhakl #3?

Cimrhakl #3 is owned by DANIEL G. CIMRHAKL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cimrhakl #3 built?

Cimrhakl #3 was completed in 1949, making it 77 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Cimrhakl #3?

Cimrhakl #3 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Cimrhakl #3?

Cimrhakl #3 has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.