Blunt Ranches #4
Key Takeaway
Blunt Ranches #4 is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1946 and is 80 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 90.2% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
| NID ID | MT02895 |
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
ALFRED F BLUNT
Private
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Low HazardFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Blunt Ranches #4?
Blunt Ranches #4 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 Blunt Ranches #4?
Blunt Ranches #4 is owned by ALFRED F BLUNT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Blunt Ranches #4 built?
Blunt Ranches #4 was completed in 1946, making it 80 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 Blunt Ranches #4?
Blunt Ranches #4 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Blunt Ranches #4?
Blunt Ranches #4 has a dam height of 31 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.