Hintz
Key Takeaway
Hintz is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 31.7% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| NID ID | MT02505 |
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
IDA HINTZ
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hintz?
Hintz 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 Hintz?
Hintz is owned by IDA HINTZ (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hintz built?
Hintz was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 Hintz?
Hintz 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 Hintz?
Hintz has a dam height of 16 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.