Deadmans Basin Water Supply Canal Storage Reservoir #6
Key Takeaway
Deadmans Basin Water Supply Canal Storage Reservoir #6 is classified as low hazard in Montana. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 80.9% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | MT03862 |
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
STATE WATER PROJECTS
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Deadmans Basin Water Supply Canal Storage Reservoir #6?
Deadmans Basin Water Supply Canal Storage Reservoir #6 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 Deadmans Basin Water Supply Canal Storage Reservoir #6?
Deadmans Basin Water Supply Canal Storage Reservoir #6 is owned by STATE WATER PROJECTS (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Deadmans Basin Water Supply Canal Storage Reservoir #6?
Deadmans Basin Water Supply Canal Storage Reservoir #6 serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Deadmans Basin Water Supply Canal Storage Reservoir #6?
Deadmans Basin Water Supply Canal Storage Reservoir #6 has a dam height of 28 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.