Fergus County #1

KRAFTON COULEE· Fergus, Montana· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Local Government

Key Takeaway

Fergus County #1 is classified as low hazard in Montana. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 70.3% in MT)
Max Storage147 acre-ft
Normal Storage96 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDMT03971

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

FERGUS COUNTY

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fergus County #1?

Fergus County #1 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 Fergus County #1?

Fergus County #1 is owned by FERGUS COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Fergus County #1?

Fergus County #1 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 Fergus County #1?

Fergus County #1 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.

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.