Structure No 149

TR-BOX ELDER CREEK· Roosevelt, Montana· Built 1937· Earth· 15 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Structure No 149 is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 18.8% in MT)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Max Discharge23,036 cfs
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)
NID IDMT02010

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DNRC

Ownership

ARTHUR KUNDSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Structure No 149?

Structure No 149 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 Structure No 149?

Structure No 149 is owned by ARTHUR KUNDSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Structure No 149 built?

Structure No 149 was completed in 1937, making it 89 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 Structure No 149?

Structure No 149 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 Structure No 149?

Structure No 149 has a dam height of 15 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.