Garhart

JONES CREEK· Garfield, Montana· Built 1946· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Garhart is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1946 and is 80 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 15.6% in MT)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage63 acre-ft
Normal Storage23 acre-ft
Year Completed1946 (80 years old)
NID IDMT02646

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DNRC

Ownership

HELM HEREFORD RANCH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Garhart?

Garhart 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 Garhart?

Garhart is owned by HELM HEREFORD RANCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Garhart built?

Garhart was completed in 1946, making it 80 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 Garhart?

Garhart 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 Garhart?

Garhart has a dam height of 14 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.