German Bread
Key Takeaway
German Bread is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 95.7% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | MT03234 |
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
E HANGING T RANCH CO.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of German Bread?
German Bread 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 German Bread?
German Bread is owned by E HANGING T RANCH CO. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was German Bread built?
German Bread was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 German Bread?
German Bread 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 German Bread?
German Bread has a dam height of 44 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.