Cline #2 is a privately owned earth dam located in Carter, Montana, with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
Wind
Humidity
Built in 1946 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 598 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 236 acre-feet. It is situated on TR-Buffalo Creek, 95 miles from Marmarth, North Dakota, in Congressional District 00, Montana.
Managed by the DNRC, Cline #2 is state-regulated and regularly inspected for safety, with a low hazard potential. Although the dam's condition has not been officially rated, it is deemed to be in satisfactory working order. With a maximum discharge capacity of 1000 cubic feet per second and a spillway width of 100 feet, Cline #2 plays a crucial role in fire protection and water resource management in the region.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Cline #2 to be an intriguing example of a privately owned dam that serves multiple purposes, from fire protection to supporting local wildlife. Its location on TR-Buffalo Creek in Montana highlights the importance of such structures in managing water resources and mitigating the impacts of climate change. As a regulated and regularly inspected dam, Cline #2 exemplifies responsible water infrastructure management in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Year Completed |
1946 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BUFFALO CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
7.92 |
Nid Storage |
598 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Ekalaka Park Campground
|
||
Ekalaka Park
|
||
Macnab Pond
|