Farmers Coop Canal Co
Key Takeaway
Farmers Coop Canal Co is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 92% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 2,040 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 154 acres |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | MT01021 |
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
FARMERS COOP CANAL CO
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Farmers Coop Canal Co?
Farmers Coop Canal Co 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 Farmers Coop Canal Co?
Farmers Coop Canal Co is owned by FARMERS COOP CANAL CO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Farmers Coop Canal Co built?
Farmers Coop Canal Co was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Farmers Coop Canal Co?
Farmers Coop Canal Co 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 Farmers Coop Canal Co?
Farmers Coop Canal Co has a dam height of 34 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.