Kuhr #2
Key Takeaway
Kuhr #2 is classified as significant hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 44.5% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 289 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | MT00241 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DOUG HOFELDT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kuhr #2?
Kuhr #2 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Kuhr #2?
Kuhr #2 is owned by DOUG HOFELDT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kuhr #2 built?
Kuhr #2 was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Kuhr #2?
Kuhr #2 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 Kuhr #2?
Kuhr #2 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.