Gerald Craft #5
Key Takeaway
Gerald Craft #5 is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1944 and is 82 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 9.2% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
| NID ID | MT02876 |
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
GERALD CRAFT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gerald Craft #5?
Gerald Craft #5 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 Gerald Craft #5?
Gerald Craft #5 is owned by GERALD CRAFT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gerald Craft #5 built?
Gerald Craft #5 was completed in 1944, making it 82 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 Gerald Craft #5?
Gerald Craft #5 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 Gerald Craft #5?
Gerald Craft #5 has a dam height of 12 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.