Banana Peel

Slip And Slide Creek· Park, Montana· Built 1952· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Banana Peel is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.5% in MT)
Dam Length100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage63 acre-ft
Normal Storage8 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)
NID IDMT03343

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Franklin Rigler

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Banana Peel?

Banana Peel 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 Banana Peel?

Banana Peel is owned by Franklin Rigler (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Banana Peel built?

Banana Peel was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Banana Peel?

Banana Peel 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 Banana Peel?

Banana Peel has a dam height of 8 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.