Crazy Mountain Ranch
Key Takeaway
Crazy Mountain Ranch is classified as high hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 93.8% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2002 |
| NID ID | MT03724 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CH CMR PARTNERS LLC
Private
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Crazy Mountain Ranch?
Crazy Mountain Ranch is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Crazy Mountain Ranch?
Crazy Mountain Ranch is owned by CH CMR PARTNERS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Crazy Mountain Ranch built?
Crazy Mountain Ranch was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Crazy Mountain Ranch?
Crazy Mountain Ranch serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Crazy Mountain Ranch?
Crazy Mountain Ranch has a dam height of 36 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.
When was Crazy Mountain Ranch last inspected?
Crazy Mountain Ranch was last inspected on May 30, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.