Eightmile Spring
Key Takeaway
Eightmile Spring is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 18.8% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | MT03539 |
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
OLSON FARMS INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Eightmile Spring?
Eightmile Spring 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 Eightmile Spring?
Eightmile Spring is owned by OLSON FARMS INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Eightmile Spring built?
Eightmile Spring was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Eightmile Spring?
Eightmile Spring 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 Eightmile Spring?
Eightmile Spring has a dam height of 15 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.