Early Bird
Key Takeaway
Early Bird is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 3.7% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | MT03226 |
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
WAYNE H NORMAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Early Bird?
Early Bird 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 Early Bird?
Early Bird is owned by WAYNE H NORMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Early Bird built?
Early Bird was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Early Bird?
Early Bird 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 Early Bird?
Early Bird has a dam height of 10 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.