Get Down
Key Takeaway
Get Down is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 82.2% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 25 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | MT00080 |
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
WHEATCROFT, R & SONS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Get Down?
Get Down 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 Get Down?
Get Down is owned by WHEATCROFT, R & SONS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Get Down built?
Get Down was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Get Down?
Get Down 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 Get Down?
Get Down has a dam height of 29 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.