Osterized
Key Takeaway
Osterized is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1908 and is 118 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 8.4% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
| NID ID | MT03350 |
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
HENRY A OSTERMAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Osterized?
Osterized 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 Osterized?
Osterized is owned by HENRY A OSTERMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Osterized built?
Osterized was completed in 1908, making it 118 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 Osterized?
Osterized 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 Osterized?
Osterized has a dam height of 11 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.