Grazing Antelope
Key Takeaway
Grazing Antelope is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 3.7% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 43 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | MT03281 |
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
CHARLOTTE & BILL MILLER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Grazing Antelope?
Grazing Antelope 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 Grazing Antelope?
Grazing Antelope is owned by CHARLOTTE & BILL MILLER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grazing Antelope built?
Grazing Antelope was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Grazing Antelope?
Grazing Antelope 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 Grazing Antelope?
Grazing Antelope has a dam height of 10 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.