Mather #2
Key Takeaway
Mather #2 is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 36.9% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 782 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | MT01199 |
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
MATHERS LAND CO
Private
Nearby Dams
Fillafer #1
Rosebud, MT
Low Hazard 16 ftGrimes Dam
Custer, MT
Low Hazard 16 ftLazy S #2
Custer, MT
Low Hazard 17 ftHook #27
Rosebud, MT
Low Hazard 12 ftVenn #7
Custer, MT
Low Hazard 18 ftB-6 #4
Custer, MT
Low Hazard 16 ftMc Rae #1
Rosebud, MT
Low Hazard 24 ftVenn #8
Custer, MT
Significant Hazard 17 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Mather #2?
Mather #2 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 Mather #2?
Mather #2 is owned by MATHERS LAND CO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mather #2 built?
Mather #2 was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Mather #2?
Mather #2 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 Mather #2?
Mather #2 has a dam height of 18 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.