Diogenes
Key Takeaway
Diogenes 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 | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | MT03541 |
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
LAZY K-6 RANCH INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Diogenes?
Diogenes 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 Diogenes?
Diogenes is owned by LAZY K-6 RANCH INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Diogenes built?
Diogenes 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 Diogenes?
Diogenes 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 Diogenes?
Diogenes 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.