Alkali (Toole)
Key Takeaway
Alkali (Toole) is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1907 and is 119 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 44.5% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
| NID ID | MT00426 |
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
LEONA C FEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Alkali (Toole)?
Alkali (Toole) 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 Alkali (Toole)?
Alkali (Toole) is owned by LEONA C FEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Alkali (Toole) built?
Alkali (Toole) 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 Alkali (Toole)?
Alkali (Toole) 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 Alkali (Toole)?
Alkali (Toole) has a dam height of 20 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.