Jello
Key Takeaway
Jello is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1886 and is 140 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 44.5% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 1,320 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 535 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1886 (140 years old) |
| NID ID | MT03046 |
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
E M SHUFFIELD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jello?
Jello 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 Jello?
Jello is owned by E M SHUFFIELD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jello built?
Jello was completed in 1886, making it 140 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 Jello?
Jello serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Jello?
Jello 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.