Gilda Radner

DALSON SOUTH CANAL· Phillips, Montana· Built 1962· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Gilda Radner is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 44.5% in MT)
Dam Length125 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage146 acre-ft
Normal Storage90 acre-ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDMT03161

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

STATE OF MONTANA, D.F.W.P.

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gilda Radner?

Gilda Radner 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 Gilda Radner?

Gilda Radner is owned by STATE OF MONTANA, D.F.W.P. (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Gilda Radner built?

Gilda Radner was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Gilda Radner?

Gilda Radner 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 Gilda Radner?

Gilda Radner has a dam height of 20 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.