Little Crooked Rudolph
Key Takeaway
Little Crooked Rudolph is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 44.5% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 273 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 110 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | MT00171 |
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
Thielen Robert,
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Little Crooked Rudolph?
Little Crooked Rudolph 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 Little Crooked Rudolph?
Little Crooked Rudolph is owned by Thielen Robert, (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Crooked Rudolph built?
Little Crooked Rudolph was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Little Crooked Rudolph?
Little Crooked Rudolph 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 Little Crooked Rudolph?
Little Crooked Rudolph 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.