Koss #3
Key Takeaway
Koss #3 is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 44.5% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| NID ID | MT02865 |
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
EDWIN N KOSS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Koss #3?
Koss #3 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 Koss #3?
Koss #3 is owned by EDWIN N KOSS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Koss #3 built?
Koss #3 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 Koss #3?
Koss #3 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Koss #3?
Koss #3 has a dam height of 20 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.