Albro
Key Takeaway
Albro is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 8.4% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 105 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 97 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | MT00328 |
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
Mary E Albro
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Albro?
Albro 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 Albro?
Albro is owned by Mary E Albro (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Albro built?
Albro was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Albro?
Albro serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Albro?
Albro 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.