Crooked Man Dam
Key Takeaway
Crooked Man Dam is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 70.3% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | MT03632 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
ALVIN/EMMA HAGEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Crooked Man Dam?
Crooked Man Dam 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 Crooked Man Dam?
Crooked Man Dam is owned by ALVIN/EMMA HAGEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Crooked Man Dam built?
Crooked Man Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Crooked Man Dam?
Crooked Man Dam 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 Crooked Man Dam?
Crooked Man Dam has a dam height of 25 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.