Summary
This privately owned earth dam was completed in 1939 and stands at a height of 14 feet with a length of 400 feet. Situated on the North Fork Redwater Creek, the dam has a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 33 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated.
Managed by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Latka #5 is regulated by the state and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps preparedness are currently unknown. As a vital infrastructure for the local community, it is important to ensure that proper risk management measures are in place to safeguard against any potential hazards or emergencies that may arise. The dam's location within Congressional District 00, Montana, highlights its significance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1939 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
NORTH FORK REDWATER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Nid Storage |
90 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
14 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Latka #5