Booth (Chouteau)
Key Takeaway
Booth (Chouteau) is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 48 ft (taller than 96.6% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 641 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 660 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | MT00208 |
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
FRED BOOTH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Booth (Chouteau)?
Booth (Chouteau) 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 Booth (Chouteau)?
Booth (Chouteau) is owned by FRED BOOTH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Booth (Chouteau) built?
Booth (Chouteau) was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Booth (Chouteau)?
Booth (Chouteau) 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 Booth (Chouteau)?
Booth (Chouteau) has a dam height of 48 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.