Little Warm Spring Creek
Key Takeaway
Little Warm Spring Creek is classified as low hazard in Montana. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 70.3% in MT) |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 602 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | MT01338 |
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
LITTLE BIG WARM RANCH LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Little Warm Spring Creek?
Little Warm Spring Creek 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 Little Warm Spring Creek?
Little Warm Spring Creek is owned by LITTLE BIG WARM RANCH LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Warm Spring Creek built?
Little Warm Spring Creek was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Little Warm Spring Creek?
Little Warm Spring Creek 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 Little Warm Spring Creek?
Little Warm Spring Creek has a dam height of 25 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.