J B Long and Company #3

DIFFUSED SURFACE WATER· Lewis and Clark, Montana· Built 1950· Earth· 34 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation State Government

Key Takeaway

J B Long and Company #3 is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 92% in MT)
Dam Length530 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage62 acre-ft
Normal Storage38 acre-ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDMT03289

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.N.R.C., T.L.M.D.

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of J B Long and Company #3?

J B Long and Company #3 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 J B Long and Company #3?

J B Long and Company #3 is owned by STATE OF MONTANA, D.N.R.C., T.L.M.D. (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was J B Long and Company #3 built?

J B Long and Company #3 was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 J B Long and Company #3?

J B Long and Company #3 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 J B Long and Company #3?

J B Long and Company #3 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.

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.