Waters #5
Key Takeaway
Waters #5 is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1907 and is 119 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 67.5% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
| NID ID | MT00970 |
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
WATERS INC-OTIS WATERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Waters #5?
Waters #5 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 Waters #5?
Waters #5 is owned by WATERS INC-OTIS WATERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Waters #5 built?
Waters #5 was completed in 1907, making it 119 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 Waters #5?
Waters #5 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 Waters #5?
Waters #5 has a dam height of 24 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.