Dietz Storage #8
Key Takeaway
Dietz Storage #8 is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 70.3% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 2,045 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| NID ID | MT03868 |
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
PINNACLE GAS RESOURCES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dietz Storage #8?
Dietz Storage #8 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 Dietz Storage #8?
Dietz Storage #8 is owned by PINNACLE GAS RESOURCES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dietz Storage #8 built?
Dietz Storage #8 was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Dietz Storage #8?
Dietz Storage #8 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dietz Storage #8?
Dietz Storage #8 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.